Question

1) How did the Mali Empire grow and prosper?
a) Monopolized the cattle trade and built up a good fishing industry
b) Monopolized the gold trade and developed the agricultural resources along the Niger River
c) Monopolized the diamond trade and traded for all the food they needed
d) Monopolized the slave trade and developed intricate irrigation systems
2) Describe what the term “Equatorial Africa” refers to and countries and physical features found in Equatorial Africa.

Answer 1

The answer is B. They monopolized the gold trade and developed the agricultural resources along the Niger River. The Mali empire was one of the largest in West African history and was located between the Sahara in the north and rain forests in the South. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

B: Monopolized the gold trade and developed the agricultural resources along the N River.