Question

Which option best describes the difference in the geographic extent of the Ghana Empire and the Songhai Empire?(1 point)
Responses

The Ghana Empire controlled more of the Sahara Desert than the Songhai Empire.
The Ghana Empire controlled more of the Sahara Desert than the Songhai Empire.

The Songhai Empire controlled more of the Niger River and area in the Sahara Desert.
The Songhai Empire controlled more of the Niger River and area in the Sahara Desert.

The Ghana Empire controlled much of the forests in West Africa, where gold was mined.
The Ghana Empire controlled much of the forests in West Africa, where gold was mined.

The Songhai Empire did not control Timbuktu, which gave the Ghana Empire an advantage in the trade of salt.

Answer 1

The option that best describes the difference in the geographic extent of the Ghana Empire and the Songhai Empire is:

**The Songhai Empire controlled more of the Niger River and area in the Sahara Desert.**

This is because the Songhai Empire was larger and extended along the Niger River, facilitating extensive trade and control over important routes and resources. In contrast, the Ghana Empire was located further west and did not dominate the same river systems.