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For which action did Ghana use its large army?

taxing the goods that came through Ghana’s trade routes

establishing a bureaucratic government

gaining the obedience of Ghana’s neighbors

plundering large amounts of gold for trade

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Which brought an end to the great West African empires?

an increase in countries producing their own goods and not needing to trade

the arrival of Christianity and the decline of Islam

enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics of the empire

emperors being unable to further the development of technology and learning

What most affected ancient West African trade?

lack of transportation

natural landforms

limited resources for trade

too many merchants

The main import of the West African kingdoms was

gold.

salt.

food.

silk.

Which of the following is true of Askia the Great?

He wanted to do away with Islamic rule.

He was a proponent of learning and culture.

He wanted to do away with slavery.

He was peaceful and disliked conflict.

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