Malian king Mansa Musa is best known for __________
A) his defeat of Ghana’s leader, King Soumaoro
B) his defeat of the Muslim Berber nomads in the Sahara Desert
C) promoting Islamic learning at Islamic centers throughout his kingdom
D) making a 3,500-mile pilgrimage to Mecca that showcased his power
Answer: D
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