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Year 7
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage
I can describe the consequences of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.
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Year 7
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage
I can describe the consequences of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mansa Musa was a 14th century ruler of Mali and the wealthiest man who has ever lived.
- Mansa Musa was a devout Muslim and undertook the Hajj to Mecca.
- Mansa Musa's wealth destabilised the economy of Egypt during his Hajj.
- There were positive and negative consequences of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.
Common misconception
It is impossible for large numbers of people to cross the Sahara Desert.
Although extremely dangerous, the Sahara Desert has been crossed many times by large groups of people. Large amounts of provisions are needed though, which is why it is not a common occurrance.
Keywords
Pilgrimage - a pilgrimage is a holy journey
Hajj - the Hajj is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam
Show a video of Muslims circling the Ka'ba to give students an idea of how popular this pilgrimage is.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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6 Questions
Q1.
In what city was the Islamic religion founded in 610 CE?
Q2.
Which of the below were the nomadic tribes who converted to Islam once it had spread to North Africa in 665 CE?
the Tuareg
the Maasai
the Bedouins
Q3.
Order these events, starting with the earliest.
Q4.
What is one of the characteristics that Islam most values?
wealth
power
fame
Q5.
What was a griot?
a merchant-adventurer
a artisan-craftsperson
Q6.
What became prized possessions following the spread of Islam in the Mali Empire?
jewellery and gems
money and coins
swords and shields
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which keyword means a holy journey?
Q2.
Which keyword is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca?
Q3.
Over how many kings did Mansa Musa have control over in the Mali Empire?
2
248
Q4.
Why was Mansa Musa was eager to perform the Hajj? Select all of the correct answers.
The journey across the Sahara was impossible and he wanted to show his strength.
Q5.
In which country did Mansa Musa give away so much gold as gifts and overpaid for so many items with gold dust that he (accidentally) collapsed the economy?
Cairo
Mali
Q6.
What were the consequences of Mansa Musa's Hajj? Select all of the statements that are correct.
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