JAMB - History (2024 - No. 58)
The rise of the Kanem-Borno Empire in the 9th century was primarily due to
Agricultural surplus
Conquest of neighboring empires
Diplomatic alliances with the Ottoman Empire
Control of trans-Saharan trade routes
Explanation
The empire's rise was mainly attributed to its control of trans-Saharan trade routes, which facilitated economic prosperity and political influence in the region.