The Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
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History
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9th Grade
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Hard
Jonathan Calhoun
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where is the Sahara Desert located?
Back
North Africa
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Sahara Desert known for?
Back
The largest hot desert on Earth.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main resources of the Sahara?
Back
Gold and Salt.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did merchants navigate the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes?
Back
Using the stars and a compass, similar to sailors at sea.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why were camels important for travel in the Sahara?
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1. They retain water and calories better than horses. 2. Their softer hooves can handle shifting desert sands. 3. They are stronger than horses, with a carrying capacity of over 600 lbs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ruler of the West African Mali Empire from 1312-1337, known for controlling the gold and salt trade and spreading Islam in Northern Africa.
Back
Who was Mansa Musa?
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A Moroccan scholar and traveler who lived from 1304-1369, traveled the Muslim world for 30 years, and recorded his travels in a guide called the 'Rihla'.
Back
Who was Ibn Battuta?
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