Question

Refer to the map. Map of Trade Routes and World Religions in the Late 15th Century. A key notes Islamic areas, Christian areas, Buddhist areas, and Trade routes. Most of Europe and parts of Africa are Christian. Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Russia are Islamic. China, Japan, and other east Asian countries are Buddhist. Trade routes are marked with solid lines. Which of the following best describes the effects of the trade routes on the societies of West Africa? They increased the average person’s standard of living, leading to increased freedom and greater gender equality. They led to larger urban cores that used professional armies to increase their territory and enslave people. They disrupted major empires, paving the way for an increase in religious diversity. They led to deindustrialization as imported goods destroyed local crafts, creating economies based on raw resource extraction.
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Answer 1

Answer: They led to larger urban cores that used professional armies to increase their territory and enslave people.

Explanation:

Trade generally brings about wealth and this was the case for West African societies as a result of interactions with the Muslim traders who crossed the Sahara to trade with them.

As a result of the gains from trade, wealthy urban cores and cities were formed such as Timbuktu, Gao and Agadez . The wealth the rulers of these cities acquired enabled them to use professional armies to conquer more territory.

Indeed one of the richest men in history, Mansa Musa ruled over an empire that became so rich due to trade in his territory.