The original reason for the rise of the kingdom of Ghana was ...

[lidoalex]

The original reason for the rise of the kingdom of Ghana was
 
  a. its water resources.
  b. its rich silver deposits.
  c. the role it played in the gold trade.
  d. its commerce in silk.
  e. its religious ties to the Byzantine Empire.

Question 2

All of the following are correct about the land of Zanj except
 
  a. it had a large minority of residents from the Persian Gulf and Arabian peninsula.
  b. it was ruled by the Zagwe and Azim dynasties for 400 years.
  c. it exported rhinoceros horn, gold, and ivory.
  d. it included the cities of Pemba, Kilwa, and Mombasa.
  e. most of the coastal states were self-governing.

[zenzy]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b

[lidoalex]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[komodo7]

Excellent