Review the map showing the gold–salt trade route during the time of the Ghana Empire. Why was the West African kingdom of Ghana an important trade center?

It controlled the entire Sahara desert.

It controlled all territory surrounding the Niger River.

It controlled trade routes between major waterways.

It controlled the coastline of West Africa.

Review the map showing the goldsalt trade route during the time of the Ghana Empire Why was the West African kingdom of Ghana an important trade center It contr class=