As a center of intellectual life and learning, Timbuktu a. had very little intellectual life. b. was a major point of congregation, bringing together knowledge from around the Muslim world. Correct c. grew to be strong in spite of opposition from Malian kings. d. was second only to Mogadishu in the number of universities. .

1. As a center of intellectual life and learning, Timbuktu
a. had very little intellectual life.
b. was a major point of congregation, bringing together
knowledge from around the Muslim world. Correct
c. grew to be strong in spite of opposition from Malian kings.
d. was second only to Mogadishu in the number of universities.