In a short paragraph, provide some background information on the Cold War.
What was the Cold War? Who was involved? When did it happen? Where did it take place?

answer:   c.

it was not against the chinese government.

explanation:

mali had been a state inside of the ghanaian empire. after ghana fell because of invading forces and internal disputes, mali rose to greatness under the leadership of a legendary king named sundiata, the "lion king." the songhai empire, already weakened by internal political struggles, went into decline.