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

a. It was the capital of Ghana.

b. It was a center for learning.

c. It controlled the gold and salt trade.

d. It was the earliest city founded in West Africa.

Question

Why was Timbuktu an important location in Mali's empire?

a. It was the capital of Ghana.

b. It was a center for learning.

c. It controlled the gold and salt trade.

d. It was the earliest city founded in West Africa.

anonymous · Answer

timbuktu used to be an amazing place. i think it is C.

anonymous · Answer

I tried that and it said it was wrong..

anonymous · Answer

its C though

anonymous · Answer

I just asked my teacher and he said it was b

anonymous · Answer

that makes no sense but whatever :)

anonymous · Answer

i think its A or B

anonymous · Answer

I know I thought it was C too

anonymous · Answer

i had originally picked c because that was their main export and they were known for being a trading city.

kingofhou · Answer

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