Mansa Musa used his army to take over important trade cities as well as land along the Niger River.
I am Mansa Musa servant and will always serve him
Mansa Musa uses the wealth of Mali to build many new schools and mosques in the Mali Empire.
I will use my wealth to build schools and mosques
I am going to follow Mansa Musa on his journey to Mecca as his servant
In 1324, Mansa Musa decides to travel to Mecca on the Hajj- the pilgrimage that all Muslims are expected to go on at least once in their lives
I am headed to Mecca
Mansa Musa lives leaves Molly with 60000 men 12 thousand slaves in many government officials there are also 80 camels carrying between 50 and 300 lb of gold dust each the king and his officials were expensive clothing made from silk and cotton as well as gold jewelry.
I am going to leave Mali with many people
The large caravan crosses the Sahara Desert over the next four months before reaching the Nile river in Egypt where they can get fresh water and supplies.
We are traveling toward the Nile river to get more supplies for our journey
Mansa Musa visited the city of Cairo as well as the pyramids. Wherever he goes, gives away large amounts of gold.
We visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and gie gold away