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AssignmentMultiple Choice

West African Civilizations

Question 7 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

How did Mansa Musa gain his fortune?

Answer
A
by forcing his subjects to convert to Islam
B
by resisting conquest by the Portuguese
C
by controlling the gold and salt trade
D
by conquering the city of Timbuktu

Explanation

Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire, which grew wealthy from trade across the Sahara. Mali controlled important sources and routes for gold and salt, and taxes on this trade helped build its riches. The correct choice is “by controlling the gold and salt trade.”

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