5269
AssignmentMultiple Choice

West African Civilizations

Question 5269 • 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 trans-Saharan trade. Mali controlled important sources and routes for gold and salt, and taxed goods moving through its territory. Therefore, the correct choice is “by controlling the gold and salt trade.”

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