The power of the Mali, Ghana, and Songhay empires can be attributed, in part, to
A) the benevolent, decentralized rule of their kings.
B) their extensive and harsh use of slavery.
C) lucrative trade with traders arriving in caravans from Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe.
D) Muslim domination of these lands.
Answer: C
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