4314
AssignmentMultiple Choice

West African Civilizations

Question 4314 • 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 controlled important sources and trade routes for gold and salt across West Africa. Taxes and trade involving these valuable goods helped make him extraordinarily wealthy. The correct choice is “by controlling the gold and salt trade.”

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