Why was the city of Timbuktu important?

A.
It was the crossroads of travel from the Atlantic coast to Mecca.

B.
It was a center of trade, culture, and education.

C.
It was the site of the largest gold mines in Africa.

D.
It served as the West African home of the sultan of Egypt.

Question

Why was the city of Timbuktu important?	
 
 A.
It was the crossroads of travel from the Atlantic coast to Mecca.
 
 B.
It was a center of trade, culture, and education.
 
 C.
It was the site of the largest gold mines in Africa.
 
 D.
It served as the West African home of the sultan of Egypt.

anonymous · Answer

B :) It helped bring people and and get wealthy.