Question

which quote from the text expresses the central idea?
a \the kingdom of ghana—in what is now mauritania, mali, and senegal in west africa--was one of the wealthiest countries in the medieval world.\
b \slavery existed in many ancient cultures such as greece, rome, and egypt long before the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade.\
c \over thousands of years, the egyptians developed a society that was advanced in areas such as mathematics, science, medicine, and technology.\
d \as early as the 700s, muslim forces from north africa, known as moors, raided areas of what are today known as spain and portugal.\

Explanation:

To determine the quote expressing the central idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Talks about the wealth of the Kingdom of Ghana, likely related to the economic or historical significance of West African kingdoms.
• Option B: Discusses the history of slavery in ancient cultures, which is a different topic.
• Option C: Focuses on Egyptian advancements in various fields, unrelated to West Africa.
• Option D: Describes Muslim raids in the 700s, a different historical event.

The central idea of the text (implied by the Egyptian - themed image and likely context) about West African kingdoms' wealth in the medieval world is best expressed by Option A.

Answer:

A. "The kingdom of Ghana--in what is now Mauritania, Mali, and Senegal in West Africa--was one of the wealthiest countries in the medieval world."