NEED HELP ASAP?WILL MARK BRAINLIEST Why is the development of West African kingdoms significant to the world today?

Explanation:

Between the 9th and 11th centuries C.E., the kingdom of Ghana was

so rich that its dogs wore golden collars, and its horses, which were

adorned with silken rope halters, slept on plush carpets. Based on

animal luxuries alone, it is no wonder that foreigners touted

Ghana's kings as the richest men in the world.

Certainly they were living the high life ... but how did they do it?

Located within the present-day borders of Mauritania, Mali, and

Senegal, medieval Ghana literally sat on a gold mine. The land's

abundance of resources allowed Ghana's rulers to engage in years

of prosperous trading. Strategic governing coupled with great

location led to the rapid emergence of a very wealthy empire.

Gold in Wagadugu

Most of what we know about ancient Ghana — which is more accurately called Wagadugu — is

based on writings of Arab travelers who came in contact with the nation's peoples. "Ghana"

was actually the title given to Wagadugu kings and was used by the Islamic "reporters" to

describe the rich and mysterious place they observed.

Evidence of Ghana's occupation dates back to the 4th century, but it was several hundred years

later that it became established as a nation by a tribe known as the Soninke, whose leaders

have been credited with the early strengthening of the Wagadugu state and the expansion of

its territories.

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