Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A pilgrimage to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, undertaken by Mansa Musa in 1324, which increased Mali's visibility and attracted international trade interest.
AP course connection
Topic 1.5: 1.5 The Sudanic Empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai