The map shows the Songhai Empire at its height. Based on the map, which statement best explains how location and environment influenced the growth of the Songhai Empire?

It controlled gold mines that were located along trade routes.
It had an advantage in trade due to its access to the Atlantic Ocean.
It benefited from mines, rivers, grassland, and other natural resources.
It was protected from invasion by the large Sahara desert to the north.

Based on the map, which statement best explains how location and environment influenced the growth of the Songhai Empire?

(wrong) It controlled gold mines that were located along trade routes.

(wrong) It had an advantage in trade due to its access to the Atlantic Ocean.

(correct) It benefited from mines, rivers, grassland, and other natural resources.

(wrong) It was protected from invasion by the large Sahara desert to the north.

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one way archaeology us understand the past is through the material objects it finds, allowing us to know what was being used, and when. for example a dig recently found a flute, believed to be the oldest musical instrument found to date.

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