-Malis most famous ruler, -The Empire reached its height in the 1300’s -left on journey to Mecca in 1324

Religion was a huge part of the Mali Empire. In fact there leader Mansa Musa took a spiritual journey or hajj to Mecca in His first stop was in Egypt, He stopped with nearly 100 camels that were loaded with 300 lbs. of gold each. Around 60,000 men traveled with him. A historian that spoke to Mansa Musa said that he was very nice

Mansa Musa supported education just as much as he supported faith. thus he wanted Muslims to be able to read the Qur'an. He also wanted to spread the Islamic religion to west Africa.

The Mali empire didn’t last long. Mansa Musa only ruled for a 25 year period after he died the Mali empire Wasn’t as “Awesome”. Not all of the later rulers were as mighty. The empire soon weakened. Maghan, Mansa Musas son took over and he couldn’t defended the city. It later declined because of its size.

Mansa Musa was the proud ruler of the Mali Empire for 25 years. He lead the Mali Empire to fame. He kept the empire strong. Then his son ruled when he died and his son could not deffend the Empire for long

 1) How long did Mansa Musa rule? A) 5 years B) 25 years C) 72 years D) 15 years

 2) what was the mansa musa? A) A person B) A place C) A religion D) A group

 3) what was a big part of the Mali empire? A) Money B) Love C) Religion D) Family

 4) What areas did mansa musa conquer? A) New York, Egypt, and Mecca B) Timbuktu, Egypt, and Iraq C) Timbuktu, Gao, and Djenné D) Antarctica, France, and Greece

 5) what year did Mansa Musa leave on his pilgrimage? A) 2010 B) 0001 C) 1416 D) 1324