the Hajj is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam

Mansa Musa's pilgrimage

History

Pupils will re-visit their knowledge of the Kingdom of Mali when they move on to study the impact of the slave trade on West Africa (Y8). Pupils will build on their understandings of the importance of trade networks, particularly when they move on to study the growth of Empire (Y9).

Pupils will have a prior understanding of the strength of Islamic empires from studying the Crusades. Pupils will also have an understanding of conquests and warfare through their previous study of Edward I. Finally, pupils will be aware of the role and importance of religion in medieval socieities.

Medieval West Africa: why was medieval Mali so successful?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Which keyword is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca?

Over how many kings did Mansa Musa have control over in the Mali Empire?

He was a Muslim and performing the Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam.

He wanted to show off the wealth and power of the Mali Empire to the world.

He believed it would open up new trade opportunities.

The journey across the Sahara was impossible and he wanted to show his strength.

Why was Mansa Musa was eager to perform the Hajj? Select all of the correct answers.

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?

Abu al-Sahili returned with him and designed the Djinguereber Mosque.

He increased the legitimacy of the empire as an Islamic nation.

Timbuktu turned into one of the most important centres of Islamic learning. 

What were the consequences of Mansa Musa's Hajj? Select all of the statements that are correct.

In what city was the  Islamic religion founded in 610 CE?

Which of the below were the nomadic tribes who converted to Islam once it had spread to North Africa in 665 CE?

Islam founded by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) 

Ghana Empire displays evidence of strong Islamic connections

Order these events, starting with the earliest.

What is one of the characteristics that Islam most values?

What became prized possessions following the spread of Islam in the Mali Empire?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Mansa Musa's pilgrimage

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.