Trans Saharan Trade

Front

The Trans Saharan Trade Routes are located on which continent?

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Africa

Front

What were the two major items traded along the Trans Saharan Trade routes?

Back

Gold and Salt

Front

Which religion spread along the Trans Saharan Trade Routes?

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Islam

Front

What was used to travel across the Sahara?

Back

Camels

Front

What important city was the center of trade on the Trans Saharan Trade Routes?

Back

Timbuktu

Front

Who was the leader of the Mali Empire that travelled to Mecca and was considered the richest man in history?

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Mansa Musa

Front

Why did Mansa Musa make a pilgrimage to Mecca?

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Because he was Muslim

Front

What did Mansa Musa do to help spread his religion on his way to Mecca?

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Built Mosques and schools

Front

Which famous traveler went from Morocco to Asia through the Middle East?

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Ibn Battuta

Front

Which empire was not located in West Africa? Options: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Byzantine

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Byzantine