GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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They were all Muslim
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They were all around at the same time
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They never converted to Islam
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They all controlled the trade resources in West Africa at some point.
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Detailed explanation-1: -While knights rode around medieval Europe, the three great empires of West Africa prospered through unimaginable wealth. Ghana, Mali and Songhai controlled more gold and conducted more global trade than any European power at this time in history.
Detailed explanation-2: -The similarities between Ghana and Mali are seemingly endless. They were both created in the same region, West Africa, both relied heavily on trade, and both produced an abundant amount of gold.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ghana’s rulers gained incredible wealth from trade, taxes on traders and on the people of Ghana, and their own personal stores of gold. They used their wealth to build an army and an empire. Extensive trade routes brought the people of Ghana into contact with people of many different cultures and beliefs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The main items traded were gold and salt. The gold mines of West Africa provided great wealth to West African Empires such as Ghana and Mali.