Question

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How were the rulers of the early west African empires able to control the trans – Saharan trade? select all that apply.  A. they taxed products coming into and out of the empire
B. they have large armies to protect traders and stop invaders
C. they sacrificed humans to scare the public and show their power
D. they ran all the trade themselves from central market

Answer 1

A. they taxed products coming into and out of the empire and B. they have large armies to protect traders and stop invaders

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