The statement that best describes Mansa Musa’s character, based on the passage, is "Mansa Musa was generous." The passage highlights how he flooded Cairo with benefactions and gave gifts of gold to many people, indicating his generosity.
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This man [Mansa Musa] flooded Cairo with his benefactions. He left no court emir nor holder of a royal office without the gift of a load of gold. The [people of Cairo] made incalculable profits out of him and his suite in buying and selling and giving and taking.
–Description of Mansa Musa’s 1324 Cairo visit,
Al-Umari
Which statement best describes Mansa Musa’s character, based on the passage?
Mansa Musa was shy.
Mansa Musa was greedy.
Mansa Musa was generous.
Mansa Musa was cautious.
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