Which option best describes the difference in the geographic extent of the Ghana Empire and the Songhai Empire?(1 point)
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The Ghana Empire controlled much of the forests in West Africa, where gold was mined.
The Ghana Empire controlled much of the forests in West Africa, where gold was mined.
The Songhai Empire did not control Timbuktu, which gave the Ghana Empire an advantage in the trade of salt.
The Songhai Empire did not control Timbuktu, which gave the Ghana Empire an advantage in the trade of salt.
The Songhai Empire controlled more of the Niger River and area in the Sahara Desert.
The Songhai Empire controlled more of the Niger River and area in the Sahara Desert.
The Ghana Empire controlled more of the Sahara Desert than the Songhai Empire.
The Songhai Empire controlled more of the Niger River and area in the Sahara Desert.
Which of the following describes the area between the deserts and forests of West Africa?(1 point)
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the Sudan
the Sudan
the Sahara
the Sahara
the Mediterranean
the Mediterranean
the Atlantic
the Sudan
Which option best explains how the geographic position of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai contributed to their success?(1 point)
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Their position near the Mediterranean Sea allowed them to trade extensively with Islamic empires.
Their position near the Mediterranean Sea allowed them to trade extensively with Islamic empires.
Their position near the Atlantic Ocean gave them access to trade routes across the seas that made them wealthy.
Their position near the Atlantic Ocean gave them access to trade routes across the seas that made them wealthy.
Their position south of the Sahara Desert gave them protection from invasions.
Their position south of the Sahara Desert gave them protection from invasions.
Their position in western Sudan gave them control over major trade routes based around local resources.
Their position in western Sudan gave them control over major trade routes based around local resources.
Their position in western Sudan gave them control over major trade routes based around local resources.
Which of the following best describes a difference between Ghana and later West African states such as Mali and Songhai?(1 point)
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Mali and Songhai forbade Islamic merchants and scholars from traveling within their empires, while Ghana allowed open trade with everyone.
Mali and Songhai forbade Islamic merchants and scholars from traveling within their empires, while Ghana allowed open trade with everyone.
Mali and Songhai both traded in gold, while Ghana primarily focused on the trade of salt and luxury goods.
Mali and Songhai both traded in gold, while Ghana primarily focused on the trade of salt and luxury goods.
Mali and Songhai engaged trade through the trans-Saharan trade route, while Ghana promoted maritime trade along the Atlantic Ocean.
Mali and Songhai engaged trade through the trans-Saharan trade route, while Ghana promoted maritime trade along the Atlantic Ocean.
Mali and Songhai both converted to and promoted Islam as their faith, while there is no evidence people in Ghana converted.