The correct response is:
They both grew powerful through trade.
The text excerpt indicates that both Ghana and Mali developed trade, particularly trans-Saharan trade, which contributed to their power and wealth.
Use this map and quote to help you answer question 2 below.
"Beginning around 750, Ghana began to develop trans-Saharan trade with North Africa....This was [also] true in the empire of Mali, which controlled an even larger territory than Ghana. At its height, Mali covered an area about the size of Western Europe. Mali also controlled all of the gold-producing regions and trade routes" (Lesson 2)
Which of the following was a similarity between Ghana and Mali? Use the text excerpt above to help you figure this out!
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Responses
They both grew powerful through trade.
They both grew powerful through trade.
They both had democratic governments.
They both had democratic governments.
They both isolated themselves from the world.
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