Which of the following statements is true regarding the Kingdom of Mali of West Africa? A. It conducted a great deal of trade with India and East Asia. B. It controlled all of the trade routes between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. C. It controlled trade routes which had previously been controlled by the Kingdom of Ghana. D. It was the first African empire to trade extensively with Europe.

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Hugh Montoya

9 August, 10:42

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Kingdom of Mali of West Africa? A. It conducted a great deal of trade with India and East Asia. B. It controlled all of the trade routes between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. C. It controlled trade routes which had previously been controlled by the Kingdom of Ghana. D. It was the first African empire to trade extensively with Europe.

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Kailee Weiss · Answer 1

Answer C.

The kingdom of Mali of West Africa controlled trade routes which had previously been controlled by the kingdom of Ghana.

With the demise of Ghana the Mali empire arose in West Africa taken all the trade routes left by Ghana.

Deegan Ortega · Answer 2

C. It controlled trade routes which had previously been controlled by the Kingdom of Ghana.

Explanation:

All products had to be intensely burdened and every single gold chunk were proclaimed property of the ruler, leaving just gold residue to be exchanged. The Empire likewise offered assurance against strife that began along the exchange courses. As the Empire extended, salt, cotton fabric, gold and later cowrie shells were utilized as money.