What Was the Basis of Mali's Power

question 57

Multiple Choice

What was the basis of Mali's power?

• A) control of gold mining in West Africa
• B) trans-Saharan trade and connections
• C) the slave trade
• D) subjugation of the Kongo kingdom

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