Question
How did Mansa Musa’s faith influence life in Mali?
A.
Economies were ruined by his large holdings of gold.
B.
Poverty was widely accepted as a sign of devotion.
C.
Religious and cultural studies were encouraged.
D.
Warfare became a regular way of life.
A.
Economies were ruined by his large holdings of gold.
B.
Poverty was widely accepted as a sign of devotion.
C.
Religious and cultural studies were encouraged.
D.
Warfare became a regular way of life.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. Religious and cultural studies were encouraged.
Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, was a devout Muslim, and his faith had a significant influence on life in Mali. He promoted Islam and encouraged religious and cultural studies, which helped to establish Mali as a center of learning and culture in the Muslim world. His pilgrimage to Mecca and his generous spending also brought attention and wealth to his empire, further enhancing its cultural and religious significance.
Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, was a devout Muslim, and his faith had a significant influence on life in Mali. He promoted Islam and encouraged religious and cultural studies, which helped to establish Mali as a center of learning and culture in the Muslim world. His pilgrimage to Mecca and his generous spending also brought attention and wealth to his empire, further enhancing its cultural and religious significance.