TeachWhizz

Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
1 views0 downloads

About This Worksheet

This worksheet explores the life and significance of Mansa Musa within the context of the Mali Empire, focusing on his wealth, influence, and the empire's role in world history.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Mansa Musa
#Explain the significance of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca.
#Compare the wealth of the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa with other contemporary empires.
#Analyse how Mansa Musa's leadership impacted the Mali Empire’s reputation and economy.
#Outline the main achievements of Mansa Musa.

Worksheet Preview

Full preview • 7 questions

Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz

Untitled Worksheet

Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Mansa Musa

Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire during the early 14th century. He is famous for his immense wealth, his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, and his efforts to promote education, religion, and trade in West Africa. Under his leadership, the Mali Empire expanded and became one of the richest and most powerful kingdoms in Africa.

Source A: Description of Mansa Musa’s Wealth

'Mansa Musa's wealth was so great that it was said to be beyond compare in the medieval world. He controlled vast gold resources, which he used to strengthen his empire and influence other nations.' Provenance: Excerpt from a historical account written by a medieval historian.

1.
Explain why Mansa Musa's wealth was considered extraordinary during his time. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca with typical pilgrimages of the time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how Mansa Musa’s leadership affected the Mali Empire’s economy and reputation. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the main achievements of Mansa Musa during his reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain the importance of Timbuktu during Mansa Musa’s reign. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the influence of Mansa Musa with that of other medieval rulers in Europe or Asia. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of why Mansa Musa is considered one of the most important rulers in African history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

Quick Actions

What is Remix?

Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.

  • • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
  • • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
  • • Add more questions (10 → 15)
  • • Adjust difficulty

Details

Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
Type
worksheet
Report this resource

Related Worksheets

Essay Planning: The Role of Convicts in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 9q

Timeline & Chronology of Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 8q

Understanding Convicts in Colonization: Vocabulary & Concepts

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 0q

Interpretations of Convict Labour in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 7q
Back to Library