Mansa Musa and the Hajj

History

In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ pupils continue to develop their chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling. In ‘Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?’ pupils build on this in a depth study of a significant individual and the period in which they ruled.

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils developed their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.

Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?

When was Mansa Musa ruler of the Mali Empire?

Where do Muslims travel for their pilgrimage?

Very few people knew about Mansa Musa before his Hajj.

How long did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage take?

What did Mansa Musa give to people on his Hajj?

What were the rulers of the Mali Empire called?

Mansa Musa used his large army to {{}} lands rich with gold and salt.

What happened to the mansa before Mansa Musa?

a group of states or countries ruled over by one person

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