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The Significance and Factors of Mansa Musa's Reign

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to Mansa Musa's significance in the Mali Empire, asking students to categorize, compare, and justify their ideas.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Mali Empire
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Mansa Musa
#Identify key factors contributing to Mansa Musa's influence
#Categorize factors into Political, Social, Economic, Religious
#Evaluate the relative importance of these factors
#Justify rankings with historical evidence

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The Significance and Factors of Mansa Musa's Reign

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Mansa Musa's Reign

Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire during the early 14th century. He is famous for his wealth, his support for Islam, and his extensive pilgrimage to Mecca. His reign marked a period of prosperity and increased Islamic influence in West Africa.

1.
List four main factors that contributed to Mansa Musa's significance in the Mali Empire.
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how Mansa Musa's wealth influenced his reputation across Africa and the wider world. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the religious and political factors that contributed to Mansa Musa's importance. Which was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors

Study the factors listed below and categorize each as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious.

1.
Gold resources in Mali
[1 mark]
2.
Support for Islam and building mosques
[1 mark]
3.
Strong leadership and political stability
[1 mark]
4.
Promotion of education and culture
[1 mark]
C

Ranking the Factors

Think about the factors you have studied. Which do you believe was the most important in establishing Mansa Musa's legacy? Rank the factors from most to least significant and justify your ranking.

1.
Rank the following factors in order of importance: Wealth from gold, Religious support for Islam, Political stability, Cultural development. Justify your top choice with evidence.
[6 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Summarize how the combination of factors contributed to Mansa Musa's lasting significance. Reflect on which factor you believe had the most impact and why.

1.
Explain how the combination of political, social, economic, and religious factors made Mansa Musa a legendary ruler.
[6 marks]
2.
In your opinion, which factor was most impactful in shaping Mansa Musa's legacy? Justify your answer with reasons.
[6 marks]

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