In the 14th century, Mansa Musa was the leader of the kingdom of Mali. Today, he's the wealthiest man in all of history. He embarked on an epic journey across north Africa, following the trans-Saharan trade route as he made his pilgrimage to Mecca. Following his pilgrimage, he sent ambassadors to other regions, hoping to engage them in trade to increase his wealth and changed north Africa forever.In this teacher-created activity, students will take on the role of the diplomats sent by Mansa Musa