Mansa Musa — Social Studies definition
The famously wealthy ruler of the Mali Empire, remembered for a lavish pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 that spread Mali's fame far and wide.
Where it is taught
- Medieval Empires of Africa: Ghana, Mali & Songhai — Connections Across Africa, Asia & Europe, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6
In use
Mali’s Mansa Musa traveled on pilgrimage in 1324–1325, a core example of wider connections.
Medieval Empires of Africa: Ghana, Mali & Songhai