HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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sold slaves to Europeans
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made Christianity their official religion
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increased their wealth through the gold-salt trade
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improved their military strength through the use of gunpowder
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Answer and Explanation: Ghana, Mali, and the Songhai Empire all had trade in common as the primary lifeblood of their civilizations. Western Africa is not a very productive region, lacking the water needed for large-scale development, and trade was crucial for sustaining the population.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ghana vs Mali Both Empires made use of Gold to trade with other countries. Mali Empire was more international in nature than Ghana Empire and had contacts with many other countries of the world. Ghana Empire lasted from 750 AD to 1200 AD while Mali Empire lasted from 1200 AD.
Detailed explanation-4: -As salt was worth its weight in gold, and gold was so abundant in the kingdom, Ghana achieved much of its wealth through trade with the Arabs. Islamic merchants traveled over two months through the desert to reach Ghana and “do business.” They were taxed for both what they brought in and what they took out.