Asked by Claire Stough on May 15, 2024

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Members of the Hausa city-states included all of the following cities EXCEPT

A) Gao.
B) Kano.
C) Zaria.
D) Kebbi.

Hausa City-States

Denotes a group of independent cities within what is now northern Nigeria, developed before the 19th century, each governed by its own ruler and known for their trade, military prowess, and Islamic scholarship.

Kano

A city in northern Nigeria, known as a commercial and cultural center, as well as for its historic significance in the trans-Saharan trade.

Gao

This term could refer to multiple contexts; it might denote a historical city in Mali, known for being an important trading center in the Sahel region.

  • Pinpoint major personalities, empires, and municipalities that were critical in forming the medieval West African backdrop and their impact on the region's historical evolution.
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Rachael McRellMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Gao was not a part of the Hausa city-states; it was an important city in the Songhai Empire, which was located to the northeast of the Hausa city-states.