The kingdom of Mali was in West Africa. The Niger River ran through it, with Jenne, Timbuktu, and Goa as important cities. The most famous king was Mansa Musa, whose life can be summed up as: A. Was king of Africa, who made pilgrimage to Mecca, passed out gold, and died in Mecca.

B. Made pilgrimage to Mecca, gave out gold, but died on way.

C. Added Taghaza as city in his kingdom of Mali, was a Muslim, and took 60,000 people to Mecca. On way he passed out gold. Made long lasting trade and universities in the kingdom of Mali.

D. Built Mosques, made pilgrimage to Mecca, made Kingdom of Ghana powerful.