The Kush city of Meroe rose to prominence mainly because of its natural supply of _____.

Salt

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Iron

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Gold

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The correct option is A Iron
Meroe became a major trading power mainly because of its natural iron deposits. With such vast amounts of readily available iron at their disposal, the Kush, having developed their own smelting techniques, managed to produce a variety of iron goods that they could use for trading with other cultures. The iron trade eventually made Meroe one of Africa's principal trading cities.

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