The Original Reason for the Rise of the Kingdom of Ghana

question 62

Multiple Choice

The original reason for the rise of the kingdom of Ghana was

• A) its water resources.
• B) its rich silver deposits.
• C) the role it played in the gold trade.
• D) its commerce in silk.
• E) its religious ties to the Byzantine Empire.

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