Mansa Musa

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• Mansa Musa

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He was the grandson or the grandnephew of
Sundiata.
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Became a follower of Islam.
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Made a hajj to the holy city of Mecca.
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Gave out lots of gold on his hajj. Ruined the
economy of Egypt for 10 years.
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Brought scholars and an architect back from Mecca.
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Scholars are teachers.
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An architect plans buildings.
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Started universities in Timbuktu.
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Built mosques in Timbuktu.
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Timbuktu became a center for worship and learning.
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The most important thing Mansa Musa did was put
Mali on the map.