Answer:
The kingdom went into decline from the mid-16th century CE when the Portuguese, put off by the interference of Kongo's regulations on trade, moved their interests further south to the region of Ndongo. The latter kingdom had already defeated a Kongo army in 1556 CE
Explanation:
Because these people offer them financial stability
I think you meant to spell Nile instead of Nike... so the civilization that matches with the Nile is Egypt
Answer:
D They were located in the middle of major routes between different regions.
Explanation:
Trade had always existed between Europe and Asia, and the Middle East was where the trade routes would inevitably have to pass through. The middle passage of many trade routes such as the Silk Road had to pass directly through middle eastern kingdoms.