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________ was one of Africa’s greatest empires. It ruled West Africa for a few hundred years starting in the 13th century.
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Mali flourished during the 13th century. At the time, Europe was in what we used to call the Dark Ages. Compared to Africa, Europe during the 13th century was more:
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________ was one of Africa’s greatest empires. It ruled West Africa for a few hundred years starting in the 13th century.
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Mali flourished during the 13th century. At the time, Europe was in what we used to call the Dark Ages. Compared to Africa, Europe during the 13th century was more:
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Camel caravans brought goods to Mali across the Sahara Desert from as far away as China. Because of this, Mali was a major ______ center during the Middle Ages.
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What kind of geographic feature kept Mali isolated (separate) from most of the world?
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Western Africa was filled with resources like _______________.
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____ traveled from Mali to the city of Mecca. He went for religious reasons and to bring publicity to his empire. He took hundreds of soldiers and thousands of servants, dressed in silk. Plus about a hundred camels, all carrying saddlebags of gold.
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Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca was a religious obligation, as well as a:
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Why did Europeans need Africa's gold?
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The word "mansa" is most similar to:
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What made Mali such an appealing trade partner?
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Which development proved that Musa's trip to Mecca was a success?
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Thanks to Ibn Battuta's writings, we know:
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Musa brought scholars back to Mali in order to:
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Which of the following contributed to the decline of Mali after Musa's death?
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Today, centuries after the reign of Mansa Musa, Africa remains:
