HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Yes, they’re true.
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No, they’re not true.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Began in the 1200s CE. Sundiata and Mansa Musa were two great leaders. Timbuktu was the famous capital. Yes, they’re true.
Detailed explanation-2: -Established by King Sundiata Keita, known as the “Lion King, ‘’ the Mali Empire brought wealth, culture, and Islamic faith to West Africa.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Empire of Mali was one of the largest empires in West African History, and at its height, it spanned from the Atlantic Coast to central parts of the Sahara desert [i]. The Empire was founded in 1235 CE by the legendary King Sundiata [ii] and lasted until the early 1600s CE [iii].
Detailed explanation-4: -When Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca in 1324 C.E., his journey through Egypt caused quite a stir. The kingdom of Mali was relatively unknown outside of West Africa until this event.
Detailed explanation-5: -Sundiata was known as a big eater and constantly held feasts at his palace. His nickname is the “Lion King of Mali.” He was the first king of the Mande people to use the title “Mansa", which meant “king of kings.” Mansa Musa, the famous and wealthy king of the Mali, was Sundiata’s grandnephew.