Question

what most affected ancient west african trade?

• lack of transportation
• natural landforms
• limited resources for trade
• too many merchants

Explanation:

To determine what most affected ancient West African trade, we analyze each option:

• "Lack of transportation" is not the main factor as trade routes (like trans - Saharan) existed.
• "Natural landforms" (e.g., deserts, rivers) shaped trade routes (e.g., Sahara limited overland, rivers like Niger facilitated trade), having a major impact.
• "Limited resources for trade" is incorrect as West Africa had resources like gold, salt.
• "Too many merchants" would likely boost trade, not hinder it.

Answer:

B. natural landforms