Why was the Niger River important to the growth of the Mali Empire? It protected the Mali Empire from invasion.
It provided fertile farm soil and trade routes.
It served as a major source of salt and ivory.
It allowed Mali to trade on the Atlantic Ocean.

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I think it provided fertile farm soil and trade routes

Explanation:

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