Question

Why was Timbuktu an important location in Mali's empire?

Answer 1

It was the capital of Ghana.

It was a center for learning.

It controlled the gold and salt trade.

It was the earliest city founded in West Africa.

Answer 2

If you don't mind reading this should have all the info you need. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbuktu

Answer 3

Judging by that, would you also agree it controlled gold and salt trade? Just trying to make sure I get the right answer here s: @StudyGirl21

Answer 4

Just let me double check :)

Answer 5

Thanks :) @StudyGirl21

Answer 6

es I think so. :)y

Answer 7

I'll let ya know when it's graded! Thanks for the help:)

Answer 8

Good luck!

Answer 9

Any ideas on this one: What role did the geography of the Sahel play in the rise of the medieval African kingdoms?

It provided access to the large ports on the Atlantic.

The lack of fresh water made rulers here more warlike.

It provided a place for trade between the North and the South.

The desert was difficult for outsiders to invade.

Answer 10

Hold on

Answer 11

C

Answer 12

I think :)

Answer 13

Good Luck! I have to go finish my own school. :)

Answer 14

Thanks for all the help :) !

Answer 15

Question 1 is not C it is B , the center of learning.

Answer 16

Question 1 is B. the center of learning

One of the great cities in the Mali Empire was Timbuktu, The name has come to mean “the ends of the earth” or “the farthest away a person could ever get.” A city with an amazing history, Timbuktu was a market city and important in the trans-Saharan trade. But even more importantly, it was a center of learning.

Answer 17

The correct answer is B - Center of learning and trade

Answer 18

The correct answer is 'it was a center of learning.'