Arab Traders Sought ____ in West Africa

question 56

Multiple Choice

Arab traders sought ____ in West Africa.

• A) tools and weapons
• B) horses and saddles
• C) hides and grain
• D) gold and slaves
• E) gems and silver

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Illusion of Invulnerability

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Self-Censorship

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