Mansa Musa's pilgrimage
I can describe the consequences of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage
I can describe the consequences of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mansa Musa was a 14th century ruler of Mali and the wealthiest man who has ever lived.
- Mansa Musa was a devout Muslim and undertook the Hajj to Mecca.
- Mansa Musa's wealth destabilised the economy of Egypt during his Hajj.
- There were positive and negative consequences of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage.
Keywords
Pilgrimage - a pilgrimage is a holy journey
Hajj - the Hajj is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam
Common misconception
It is impossible for large numbers of people to cross the Sahara Desert.
Although extremely dangerous, the Sahara Desert has been crossed many times by large groups of people. Large amounts of provisions are needed though, which is why it is not a common occurrance.
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