The African Empire described in the box above is C. Mali. The Mali Empire was known for its wealth, especially in gold, and its promotion of education and culture in cities like Timbuktu, as well as its control over trade routes in West Africa after the decline of the Ghana Empire.
• developed the city of Timbuktu as a center of learning
• was the source for almost half of the world's gold during the 14th century
• gained control of the West Africa trade routes after the fall of Ghana
Which African Empire is described in the box above?
A.
Songhai
B.
Nubia
C.
Mali
D.
Kush
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