Which of the following contributed to the start of civil wars and mali's decline?
a.) struggles over the line of succession
b.) fights over different interpretations of the quran
c.) family fights over control of the ivory trade
d.) struggles over control of the slave trade

The answer is A, struggles over the line of succession contributed to the start of civil wars and Mali's decline. After Ghana fell due to attacking powers and inward question, Mali rose to enormity under the administration of an unbelievable lord named Sundiata, the "Lion King." Later, another incredible pioneer named Mansa Musa developed the domain.