Chapter 10: African Societies and Kingdoms 1000 b.c.e.–1500 c.e.
Quiz for Document 10-3: Leo Africanus Describes Timbuktu to a European Audience
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245.1
Correct. The answer is a. Leo Africanus made a point of emphasizing the scarcity of salt in Timbuktu and the high price it fetched in the city’s markets.
Incorrect. The answer is a. Leo Africanus made a point of emphasizing the scarcity of salt in Timbuktu and the high price it fetched in the city’s markets.
Correct. The answer is c. Leo Africanus noted that manuscripts and written books were sold for more money than any other merchandise brought to Timbuktu was sold for.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Leo Africanus noted that manuscripts and written books were sold for more money than any other merchandise brought to Timbuktu was sold for.