Question

Which of the following is true of the city of Timbuktu? A. it was a major port that facilitated the transport of Mali's goods across the oceans. B. it was a major industrial center focused on the production of steel bar. C. it was a place where Islamic scholars gathered. D. it was a place made famous by Christian missionaries in the area.

Answer 1

The answer is C.
 The town had several seminaries of Islam learning attracting students from far and wide.