Which of the following statements is true regarding the Kingdom of Mali of West Africa?

A.
It was the first African empire to trade extensively with Europe.
B.
It controlled all of the trade routes between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
C.
It controlled trade routes which had previously been controlled by the Kingdom of Ghana.
D.
It conducted a great deal of trade with India and East Asia.

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The correct statement regarding the Kingdom of Mali of West Africa is:

C. It controlled trade routes which had previously been controlled by the Kingdom of Ghana.

The Kingdom of Mali rose to prominence after the decline of the Kingdom of Ghana and took over many of the trade routes, particularly those associated with gold and salt trade.

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