1.1.2 What role did this king play in making Mali a powerful Kingdom? Montion THREE things. (3 \( \times 1=3 \) )

The king, Mansa Musa, played a crucial role in making Mali a powerful Kingdom by: 1. Expanding Trade and Territory – He controlled key trade routes across the Sahara, which allowed Mali to become very wealthy through the exchange of gold, salt, and other goods, and he expanded the empire's borders. 2. Promoting Culture and Education – Mansa Musa invested heavily in building centers of learning, mosques, and libraries (especially in cities like Timbuktu), which helped make Mali a renowned center of Islamic culture and scholarship. 3. Enhancing International Prestige – His famous pilgrimage to Mecca showcased the wealth and sophistication of Mali to the rest of the world, forging important diplomatic and economic ties with other Muslim regions and boosting the empire’s global reputation.