HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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What was one of the effects of Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca?
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His opulence and wealth angered many pious Muslims.
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He discouraged the teaching of Islam in Mali.
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He forged new diplomatic and economic ties with other Muslim states.
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He encouraged Europeans to trade with Mali.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It helped build trade relations and helped spread Islam.
Detailed explanation-2: -While on his way to Mecca, Mansa Musa stopped over in Cairo, Egypt, where he spent so much gold that the sudden influx of the currency led to a super-inflation, with the price of goods skyrocketing. Even 12 years after his journey, the markets couldn’t fully recover in Cairo.
Detailed explanation-3: -Putting Mali on the Map: Mansa Musa, as a king, literally put Mali on the map. His pilgrimage to Mecca, accompanied by thousands of servants, officials, and soldiers all loaded with gold, brought Mali to the attention of world leaders in both the Muslim and non-Muslim world.
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