Poetry, folk tales, and wise sayings are examples of what?
A. griots
B. proverbs
C. rituals
D. oral traditions
D. oral traditions
Which of the following illustrates the influence natural resources had on Ghana?
A.
Ghana's lack of natural resources limited their ability to grow into a huge trading empire.
B.
Ghana's isolation from river sources prevented them from interacting with other nations.
C.
Ghana's ability to control the gold-salt trade helped them grow into a powerful empire.
D.
Ghana's abundance of natural resources allowed them to isolate from the rest of the world.
C. Ghana's ability to control the gold-salt trade helped them grow into a powerful empire.
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West African villages were made up of people of different
Which statement best explains the importance of Arabic in Songhai?
A.
It was the traditional language of West Africa.
B.
It became the language of Songhai law and learning.
C.
It made it easier to conduct the gold-salt trade.
D.
It was more advanced than West African languages.
B. It became the language of Songhai law and learning.
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Rulers of Axum gained power and wealth by