The west african kingdom of mali grew in wealth
and power by controlling the trading of
(1) oil and coal (3) gold and salt
(2) timber and fish (4) sugar and ivory

attacks by the seljuk. a devastating blow to the entire byzantine world was dealt by christian crusaders from the west. the venetians were eager to destroy byzantine power and offered the crusaders money, ships, and part of the spoils of war.

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