HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Rivers in West Africa served as the primary trade routes for the region
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Niger River, principal river of western Africa. With a length of 2, 600 miles (4, 200 km), it is the third longest river in Africa, after the Nile and the Congo. The Niger is believed to have been named by the Greeks. Along its course it is known by several names.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Niger River provided a transportation highway for the West African Kingdoms that successively ruled the region. The region in area has dense tropical forest that are difficult to transverse. The River was a means of moving goods and materials for trade.
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