8. empires in the sahel grew because of the trade in
o minerals
ptive)
o textiles
o weapons
o cash crops

Minerals

Explanation:

During the earlier centuries, the people were able to access the Sahara using their camels; however, as the centuries moved, there came the introduction of trade caravans, which were described by the Arabians. Gold obtained from different parts of Sudan, and it was the main commodity in the trend Saharan market. The demand for gold increased, and it was highly supplied.

The African was also used in many other countries across the globe, and it finally became famous all around the world