HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Mansa Musa, Mali’s greatest ruler, did all the following EXCEPT:
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made a pilgrimage (hajj) to Makkah.
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rejected Islam in favor of traditional West African beliefs.
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brought teachers, poets, Muslim books and medical knowledge to Mali.
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put the kingdom of Mali on the map with his display of wealth and power.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Mali Empire is most known for prolific trade networks, development in education, wealth in gold and salt, and the establishment and spread of Islam in West Africa. Much of what we understand about the Empire of Mali can be derived from famed traveler Ibn Battuta (1304-1377 CE), who spent time in Mali’s royal court.
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