Exercise
Form 1: Introduction to Trans-Saharan Trade
Learn about the foundational trade routes across the Sahara Desert that connected West Africa to other regions. This exercise introduces the origins and routes of Trans-Saharan trade.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What natural barrier separated West Africa from North Africa?
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What animal was known as the 'ship of the desert' for Trans-Saharan trade?
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Which two main commodities drove trade across the Sahara Desert?
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What was a group of travelers and camels trading together across the desert called?
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Why were camels ideally suited for crossing the Sahara Desert?
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In which main directional route did Trans-Saharan trade flow?
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Where did desert traders in North Africa mine large blocks of salt?
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Where was most of West Africa's gold mined?
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What major river was essential for trade and transport in West Africa?
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About how long did a full caravan journey across the Sahara Desert take?
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Which mineral item was prized so highly in West Africa that it was traded ounce for ounce with gold?
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What major religion spread into West Africa along Trans-Saharan trade routes?