What was the primary transformation of Timbuktu under Mansa Musa's influence?

It became a major center for Islamic study and art.

It was fortified to become the main military base for the entire empire.

It shifted its economy completely from trade to agriculture.

It was relocated to a new position closer to the Atlantic coast.

During his journey to Mecca, how did Mansa Musa primarily display the great wealth of the Mali Empire?

By defeating the Egyptian army in a major battle.

By distributing and spending huge amounts of gold.

By building new mosques in every city he passed through.

By signing exclusive trade deals with European leaders.

The empire immediately doubled its size through new treaties.

Timbuktu and other cities became centers of Islamic culture.

The value of gold in West Africa permanently decreased.

Mali formed a lasting military alliance with the nation of Egypt.

the empire successfully conquered all of North Africa.

he decided to stop all trade with foreign nations.

it achieved great wealth and cultural growth.

the capital was moved to a more defensible location.

It caused the price of goods in the city to fall sharply.

It disrupted the local economy by significantly devaluing gold.

It led to the immediate adoption of Mali's currency by merchants.

It created a long-term, exclusive trade partnership with Egypt.