76.8k views
2 votes
Which region of Africa benefited from the many gold mines located there?

a. Northeastern Africa, near Egypt
b. East Africa
c. West Africa
d. Madagascar

User GoZoner
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

6 votes
It was primarily "C. West Africa" that benefited from the many gold mines located there, since this was not only a place that had large amounts of gold deposits--it was also a location where lots of trade took place. 
User Atul Yadav
by
8.4k points