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The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because of their

(1)reliance on sugar plantations in the Niger delta

(2)control of trans-Saharan trade routes

(3)discovery of oil reserves in the Gulf of Guinea

(4)ability to use the natural harbors on the Atlantic Ocean coast

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MissPhiladelphia

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by the question is the second choice. The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all able to achieve golden ages in part because of their control of the trans-Saharan trade routes. I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!