Question

what role did timbuktu play in the kingdoms of ghana, mali, and songhai? it was used primarily as a military base for expansion. it served as a center of agricultural production and distribution. it was a small, isolated village with no significant impact. it served as an important hub of trade and education for all three empires.

Explanation:

Timbuktu was a major trade center (gold, salt, etc.) and had renowned educational institutions (like Sankore Madrasah). It was not mainly a military base, nor a small isolated village, and not focused on agriculture.

Answer:

It served as an important hub of trade and education for all three empires.