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Intercontinental relation occurs between two or more continents, while intracontinental occurs within a ______.
Intercontinental relation occurs between two or more continents, while intracontinental occurs within a ______.
continent
People who lived north and south of the Sahara Desert had a long history of irregular contact before developing the Trans-Saharan ______ route.
People who lived north and south of the Sahara Desert had a long history of irregular contact before developing the Trans-Saharan ______ route.
trade
The Trans-Saharan caravan trade began regularly beginning in the fourth century as an expanded version of the pre-existing intra- and ______ trade among peoples of various regions in Africa.
The Trans-Saharan caravan trade began regularly beginning in the fourth century as an expanded version of the pre-existing intra- and ______ trade among peoples of various regions in Africa.
inter-regional
The spread of Islam in tropical Africa further strengthened the relationship with the peoples of North ______.
The spread of Islam in tropical Africa further strengthened the relationship with the peoples of North ______.
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The Arabs traded with societies in North and East ______.
The Arabs traded with societies in North and East ______.
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Two important trade routes connected west and west-central Africa with north-central and north-west ______.
Two important trade routes connected west and west-central Africa with north-central and north-west ______.
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The other route crossed the central Sahara and connected North Africa with the kingdom of Kanem. A sub-branch linked West Africa and ______.
The other route crossed the central Sahara and connected North Africa with the kingdom of Kanem. A sub-branch linked West Africa and ______.
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The Trans-Saharan trade network played a key role in the movement of people, materials, and ______.
The Trans-Saharan trade network played a key role in the movement of people, materials, and ______.
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The important traded items of the Trans-Saharan trade were gold from the regions of West Africa and salt mined in northwest Africa. In addition, enslaved people became important trade goods after the emergence of the Arabs in the 7th century AD. The Trans-Saharan trade contributed to developing robust economic and political systems on both sides of the Sahara. For example, the great West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and ______ became powerful because they could control the trans-Saharan trade route.
The important traded items of the Trans-Saharan trade were gold from the regions of West Africa and salt mined in northwest Africa. In addition, enslaved people became important trade goods after the emergence of the Arabs in the 7th century AD. The Trans-Saharan trade contributed to developing robust economic and political systems on both sides of the Sahara. For example, the great West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and ______ became powerful because they could control the trans-Saharan trade route.
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The trade facilitated the spread of Islam and Islamization in West and West-Central Africa. Due to the accessibility of the East African coast, there was widespread interaction between it and the people from the outside world. The early contacts were mainly with Arabs, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Chinese, Indians, Spain, and ______.
The trade facilitated the spread of Islam and Islamization in West and West-Central Africa. Due to the accessibility of the East African coast, there was widespread interaction between it and the people from the outside world. The early contacts were mainly with Arabs, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Chinese, Indians, Spain, and ______.
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What is Europe's perception of Africa? Europeans created an image of Africa that was the perverse opposite of Europe's. By comparison with and in contrast to this image, Europe's general superiority would be self-evident. Europe's idea of itself was thus predicated on its image of Africa. Since the mid-fifteenth century, the turn of global events brought Africa closer to the rest of the world. Europeans, especially Portugal and Spain, were determined to dominate international trade. To this end, both countries sponsored ______.
What is Europe's perception of Africa? Europeans created an image of Africa that was the perverse opposite of Europe's. By comparison with and in contrast to this image, Europe's general superiority would be self-evident. Europe's idea of itself was thus predicated on its image of Africa. Since the mid-fifteenth century, the turn of global events brought Africa closer to the rest of the world. Europeans, especially Portugal and Spain, were determined to dominate international trade. To this end, both countries sponsored ______.
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The exploration and subsequent contact with European powers enormously contributed to the ever-changing African economy, culture, language, politics, and environment. The outcome of Afro-European contact during the exploration era was the opening of the ______.
The exploration and subsequent contact with European powers enormously contributed to the ever-changing African economy, culture, language, politics, and environment. The outcome of Afro-European contact during the exploration era was the opening of the ______.
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Study Notes
Intercontinental and Intracontinental Relations
- Intercontinental relations occur between two or more continents, while intracontinental relations occur within a continent.
Development of Trans-Saharan Trade
- People living north and south of the Sahara Desert had a long history of irregular contact before developing the Trans-Saharan trade route.
- The introduction of the camel organized trade between these peoples.
- The Trans-Saharan caravan trade began in the fourth century, expanding pre-existing intra- and inter-regional trade among African peoples.
Impact of Trans-Saharan Trade
- The Trans-Saharan trade contributed to developing strong economic and political systems on both sides of the Sahara.
- The trade facilitated the exchange of ideas between African peoples.
- The spread of Islam in tropical Africa strengthened the relationship with North African peoples.
African Diversity and Commonalities
- African peoples across the continent are diverse, yet share some commonalities, such as the Trans-Saharan trade.
Trans-Saharan Trade Network
- Two important trade routes connected West and West-Central Africa with North-Central and North-West Africa.
- The trade routes across the desert connected Africa with the outside world.
- The Trans-Saharan trade network played a key role in the movement of people, materials, and ideas.
Traded Items and Outcomes
- Gold from West Africa and salt from northwest Africa were important traded items.
- Enslaved people became important trade goods after the 7th century AD.
- The Trans-Saharan trade contributed to the rise of powerful West African empires, such as Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
East African Coast and Global Interaction
- The East African coast had widespread interaction with outsiders, including Arabs, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Chinese, Indians, Spain, and Portugal.
European Perception of Africa
- Europeans created an image of Africa as the opposite of Europe, to justify European superiority.
- Since the 15th century, global events brought Africa closer to the rest of the world, with European powers seeking to dominate international trade.
Exploration and Afro-European Contact
- Exploration and contact with European powers contributed to the changing African economy, culture, language, politics, and environment.
- The outcome of Afro-European contact during the exploration era was the opening of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
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Explore the history of the Trans-Saharan trade route, which connected people living north and south of the Sahara Desert. Learn about the development of this trade route and how it facilitated intercontinental trade between Africa and Eurasia.
