Question 1 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A
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.
Answer
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.
Explanation
West Africa’s supplies of gold and salt made it valuable to traders. Rulers taxed caravans that crossed their lands, gaining wealth that helped strengthen their kingdoms. Trade with Arab merchants also brought Islam to the region. Europeans were interested in West African goods, and Arab traders did travel south of the Sahara, so D and E are incorrect.
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