The Mali, Ghana, and Songhai Empires of East Africa rose to prominence and power due to-(1 point)

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geogrpahic barries to outside contact and invasion
geogrpahic barries to outside contact and invasion

locaiton along important sea and Saharan trade routes
locaiton along important sea and Saharan trade routes

abundance of fresh water and farm land to support a very small population
abundance of fresh water and farm land to support a very small population

control of southern African groups with access to limited resources

The correct answer is:

location along important sea and Saharan trade routes