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He needed the people to carry the gold because the blocks of gold weighed 4 pounds each and camels couldn't carry alot of gold if it weighed 4 pounds each.

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Mansa Musa traveled with a large entourage and significant amounts of gold during his pilgrimage to Mecca to showcase the wealth and power of the Mali Empire. This grand display was also a way for him to establish diplomatic relations, reinforce alliances, and enhance the reputation of his kingdom as a prosperous and influential state.

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Because he had to carry a lot of gold

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What effect did mansa musa's pilgrimage to mecca have on mecca?

Mansa Musa made a religious journey to mecca and on the way spent loads of gold. That is why the Mali Empire was so famous. When Mansa Musa left he was trying to convert other people into becoming a Muslim like he. He also, showed the pork chop World to his Empire.


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How did Mansa Musa's journey change people's perceptions of Mali?

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What award did mansa musa give his military heroes?

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How did mansa musa's pilgrimage to mecca lead to the growth of timbuktu?

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