Question

How did trade impact the development of the West African kingdoms? Check all that apply.

o West Africa had rich resources of gold and salt.
O West African rulers taxed all trade caravans crossing their territories.
The Islamic faith was introduced to the region by Arab traders.
O Europeans had little interest in West African trade goods, hurting African economies.
Arab traders refused to travel to West Africa, preferring to stay north of the Sahara.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

ver time, the slave trade became even more important to the West African econo- my. Kings traded slaves for valuable goods, such as horses from the Middle East and textiles and weapons from Europe. The trans- Saharan slave trade contributed to the power of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

Answer 2

A,B,C

Step-by-step explanation: