Meroë’s economic and political strength were based on access to which natural resources? gold and salt iron and timber silver and ivory tin and water

The correct answer is 2. Iron and timber.

Meröe was an ancient city located on the east bank of the Nile River, in Sudan. This city had fertile fertile ground and produced iron, had efficient agriculture, and trade. Meröe supplied Egypt with elephants for war and transportation.  

The iron industry of Meröe was its strength and was the reason for its wealth. Many people visited this place to buy iron tools and weapons.

b. by enlisting in the military to fight