During its high point, the Meroitic Empire prospered primarily due to its role as

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The Meroitic Empire's prosperity was due to its role as a middleman for African goods, such as gold, ivory, and slaves, that were bound for the Mediterranean and Near East. While the Meroitic Empire did collect taxes for the pharaohs of Egypt during their rule, this was not the primary factor in their prosperity. Additionally, maize was not a major crop in ancient Africa, so option C is incorrect.

During Its High Point, the Meroitic Empire Prospered Primarily Due