In the text you read, “Religion was also very important to Mansa Musa. In 1324, he left Mali on a hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. Making this journey once in their lives is the spiritual duty of all Muslims. As he traveled to Mecca, Mansa Musa introduced his empire to the world. The stories of Mali’s wealth and religion spread far and wide. Because of Mansa Musa’s influence, Islam spread through a large part of West Africa.”

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Question: Which of the following options best describes the passage above?



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Mansa Musa introduced his empire to the world by inviting European leaders to visit.

Mansa Musa introduced his empire to the world on his pilgrimage to Mecca.

Mansa Musa introduced his empire to the world by sending missionaries to foreign lands.

Mansa Musa introduced his empire to the world by delivering messages to traders.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the passage above is:

Mansa Musa introduced his empire to the world on his pilgrimage to Mecca.

This choice aligns directly with the content of the passage, which highlights Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage as a significant event that allowed him to showcase his empire and spread the stories of Mali's wealth and religion.