Question

multiple choice
question 11
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how did ghana take advantage of its location to become a wealthy empire?
a ghana had many natural resources to offer and earned money through trade.
b ghana taxed merchants and traders as they traveled from taghaza to the gold mines.
c ghana forcefully conquered other territories and required them to pay high taxes.

Explanation:

Ghana's location was key as it was on trade routes. Taxing merchants (from Taghaza - salt mines to gold mines areas) was a major economic strategy. Option A is about resources but not location - based advantage. Option C is about conquest, not location - based economic use.

Answer:

B. Ghana taxed merchants and traders as they traveled from Taghaza to the gold mines.