Question

Which was not a common social class of the kingdoms of sub-Saharan Africa c. eleventh century C.E.?

common people

religious authorities

wealthy merchants

female chieftains

Answer 1

@wwhitlock could you help please

Answer 2

Good one. I'm gonna have to check on this. My gut said female chieftains. But it could be true. back in a minute

Answer 3

okay

Answer 4

Ok. ibn Batua is the best primary source on this time period. He wrote about 13th century but he's pretty reliable. He notes that they are good Muslims in Mali etc, but notes that the women don't were as much clothing as they should. That would be were he would note female leaders. So I'm going with my gut, backed up by ibn Batua

Answer 5

so D would be the answer

Answer 6

That's my best guess.

Answer 7

okay thank you