Question

Why did Sunni Ali determine that capturing Timbuktu was important for the growth of his empire? (1 point) Timbuktu was an important link in the lucrative trade routes. Timbuktu had a very strong symbolic importance for the empire. Timbuktu provided easy access to the lands at the source of the Niger. Timbuktu was the only entirely Islamic city in Africa at this time.

Answer 1

it's actually "Timbuktu was an important link in the lucrative trade routes."

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Answer 2

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "Timbuktu was the only entirely Islamic city in Africa at this time." Sunni Ali determine that capturing Timbuktu was important for the growth of his empire because Timbuktu was the only entirely Islamic city in Africa at this time.