Question
Which of the following positive trade-related factors did NOT affect the rise of empires in West Africa? (1 point)
Responses
Competition with Europe eventually diminished the need for Trans-Saharan trade route
Competition with Europe eventually diminished the need for Trans-Saharan trade route
Empires brought scholars and religious leaders to the region to teach at universities
Empires brought scholars and religious leaders to the region to teach at universities
Islam spread along trade routes to West Africa which allowed for religious unity
Islam spread along trade routes to West Africa which allowed for religious unity
Access to gold and salt increased wealth
Responses
Competition with Europe eventually diminished the need for Trans-Saharan trade route
Competition with Europe eventually diminished the need for Trans-Saharan trade route
Empires brought scholars and religious leaders to the region to teach at universities
Empires brought scholars and religious leaders to the region to teach at universities
Islam spread along trade routes to West Africa which allowed for religious unity
Islam spread along trade routes to West Africa which allowed for religious unity
Access to gold and salt increased wealth
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that did NOT affect the rise of empires in West Africa is:
**Competition with Europe eventually diminished the need for Trans-Saharan trade route.**
This is because the rise of West African empires was largely supported by the Trans-Saharan trade routes, especially in the context of gold and salt trade, and competition with Europe did not diminish their significance during the height of these empires. The other factors listed contributed positively to the emergence and growth of empires in the region.
**Competition with Europe eventually diminished the need for Trans-Saharan trade route.**
This is because the rise of West African empires was largely supported by the Trans-Saharan trade routes, especially in the context of gold and salt trade, and competition with Europe did not diminish their significance during the height of these empires. The other factors listed contributed positively to the emergence and growth of empires in the region.