Question

Which statement best describes the relationship between the West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai and foreign countries from the 700s to the 1500s? a Leaders of the West African empires often traveled to foreign countries to learn about their governments. b People from foreign countries often tried to conquer the West African empires in order to expand the size of their empires. c The West African empires had little contact with foreign countries because the Sahara Desert isolated them. d People from the West African empires and foreign countries set up many trade routes in order to exchange goods.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. People from foreign countries often tried to conquer the West African empires in order to expand the size of their empires.

Explanation:

Historically there have been several examples of foreign countries such as Britain, Germany, and France, struggled to take control or conquer the West African empire mainly because of their desire to expand the size of their own empires and the presence of valuable natural resources.

Although these foreign countries did not always succeed in their attempts to conquer these West African countries, that thought was always in the minds of the people.