Question

briefly describe the role of the kingdom of mali in global trade. what was the key to its great wealth?

Answer 1

The Empire of Mali was a kingdom established around 1235 CE. It collapsed around 1600 CE. The kingdom was extremely wealthy, and it participated in the global trade, mainly due to its gold deposits and salt mines. The important role of the kingdom in global trade was also a consequence of its ability to control the trade routes across the Sahara desert to Europe and the Middle East.

Answer 2

The Kingdom of Mali has a great role in global trade because the empire trade salt and gold during their time. They were trading the goods through Niger River. The kingdom trade salt because in Northern Africa salt was considered as value as gold. These products became the key to their success.