Identify required components. In the period from 1200 to 1450 CE, trans-Saharan trade networks influenced state formation in West Africa.
Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which the process of West African state formation was influenced by trans-Saharan trade.
Consider the prompt and the requirements of a long essay. What components must the essay include to receive a full score?

To get full points on the exam you need a defensible claim or thesis that can be backed by historical reasoning, support the argument with relevant evidence, and demonstrate an understanding of historical development from the focus of the prompt. You also need to describe the historical context to the prompt.

Explanation:

the hebrew bible is the sacred text of judaism;

the koran is that of islam.

among eastern religions, the sacred scriptures of hinduis are the four vedas and the upanishads, among others.

a main characteristic in these books is that un most of them we find certain "norms" of behavior, as is the case of the bible that has it's commandments. these rules are to regulate the behavior of believers and faithful of their respective faith.

these rules tell us what is right and what is not.