10 Questions
What was one of the key items traded in the trans-Saharan trade network?
Gold from West Africa
Which empires became powerful due to their control over the trans-Saharan trade route?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
What played a key role in facilitating the spread of Islam in West and West-Central Africa?
Trans-Saharan trade
What was a significant development in the 7th century AD that affected the trans-Saharan trade?
Arab involvement and enslavement
What enabled the East African coast to have widespread interaction with people from the outside world?
Accessibility to the coast
What was Europe's perception of Africa based on?
The image created by Europeans that was the perverse opposite of Europe's
What was Portugal's immediate goal during their voyages of exploration along the West African coast?
To bypass Muslim North Africa and gain direct access to the gold-producing region
What were the two main desires that drove Portuguese exploration of Africa sponsored by Henry the Navigator?
Spreading Christianity and establishing commercial links
What did reaching Cape Bajador in 1432 signify for the Portuguese explorers?
Conquering a key territory in West Africa
Why did Portugal aim to bypass Muslim North Africa during their voyages of exploration?
To establish direct access to the gold-producing region in West Africa
Explore the historical significance of the trans-Saharan trade in Africa, which connected different regions and cultures on the continent. Learn about the trade routes and their impact on ancient and medieval states in West Africa and North Africa.
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