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Which of the following were brought to West Africa by foreign traders in exchange for gold, ivory, and enslaved people?
Which of the following were brought to West Africa by foreign traders in exchange for gold, ivory, and enslaved people?
- Silver, copper, and iron
- Coffee, spices, and sugar
- Wheat, rice, and barley
- Salt, textiles, and horses (correct)
What was the most valuable commodity traded across the Sahara?
What was the most valuable commodity traded across the Sahara?
- Salt
- Slaves
- Gold (correct)
- Ivory
What significant impact did the trans-Saharan trade have on Sub-Saharan African societies?
What significant impact did the trans-Saharan trade have on Sub-Saharan African societies?
- It led to the spread of Islam. (correct)
- It caused a decline in the population of West Africa.
- It led to the development of advanced technologies for navigation.
- It resulted in the establishment of a centralized government in the region.
Where did West African merchants acquire the gold that was traded across the Sahara?
Where did West African merchants acquire the gold that was traded across the Sahara?
How many trade routes crossed the Sahara from east to west?
How many trade routes crossed the Sahara from east to west?
Flashcards
Trans-Saharan Trade
Trans-Saharan Trade
Trade routes connecting Sub-Saharan Africa to Europe and Asia across the Sahara.
Caravan
Caravan
A group of travelers, often with camels, crossing the Sahara for trade.
Main Trade Goods
Main Trade Goods
Gold, ivory, enslaved people, salt, textiles, and horses were key trading items.
Kingdoms of Ghana and Mali
Kingdoms of Ghana and Mali
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Spread of Islam
Spread of Islam
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Study Notes
Trans-Saharan Trade
- Caravans often included thousands of camels carrying goods and provisions like water for the journey to the next oasis.
- Caravan leaders usually walked the entire route.
- Seven north-south and two east-west trade routes connected Sub-Saharan Africa to various cultures and trade partners.
- By the 8th century CE, trans-Saharan trade was well-known in Europe and Asia.
- Gold was the most valuable traded commodity.
- West African merchants obtained gold from the Senegal River region (modern-day Senegal and Mauritania).
- Foreign traders sought gold, ivory, and enslaved people.
- Traders exchanged salt, textiles, and horses for these resources.
- The trade significantly enriched West African societies, particularly Ghana and Mali, for over 700 years.
- Islam spread into Sub-Saharan Africa through trade.
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