The map above indicates that Mali was a major source and hub of the gold trade Mali was a major source and hub of the gold trade A slavery existed in the western Sudan slavery existed in the western Sudan B Europeans had begun to make inroads in West Africa Europeans had begun to make inroads in West Africa C Mali remained isolated from Europe and the Middle East Mali remained isolated from Europe and the Middle East D Atlantic ports were crucial for the transportation of salt and gold
The map above indicates that Mali was a major source and hub of the gold trade as they were a trade route where the precious materials came into Africa and parts of Europe.
