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How did trade impact the development of the West African kingdoms? Check all that apply.West Africa had rich resources of gold and salt.West African rulers taxed all trade caravans crossing their territories.The Islamic faith was introduced to the region by Arab traders.Europeans had little interest in West African trade goods, hurting African economies.Arab traders refused to travel to West Africa, preferring to stay north of the Sahara.

A
West Africa had rich resources of gold and salt.
B
West African rulers taxed all trade caravans crossing their territories.
C
The Islamic faith was introduced to the region by Arab traders.
D
Europeans had little interest in West African trade goods, hurting African economies.
E
Arab traders refused to travel to West Africa, preferring to stay north of the Sahara.
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How was Mansa Musa able to bring Islamic culture to Mali?

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by defeating the Almoravids
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by capturing Timbuktu
C
by controlling the gold and salt trade
D
by bringing Arab scholars and architects to Mali
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How did Mansa Musa gain his fortune?

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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

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