What did the men leading the camels in the Sahara use to guide their way?
The Gold and Salt Trade

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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Landmarks
Stars and winds
GPS
Compass
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the precious cargo carried by the camels in the Sahara?
Silk
Salt
Spices
Gold
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was salt worth its weight in gold in West Africa?
It was used for making weapons
It was used for making jewelry
It was essential for preserving food
It was used for building houses
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What animal was the perfect work animal for the gold salt trade?
Camels
Elephants
Horses
Donkeys
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did West Africans use as currency due to the close link between gold and salt?
Silver
Copper
Salt
Bronze
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which empire ruled from 300 to 1000 CE and taxed traders for importing and exporting goods?
Empire of Ghana
Roman Empire
Kingdom of Mali
Songhai Empire
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which empire rose up around the trade city of Timbuktu and ruled a large area of West Africa?
Kingdom of Mali
Ottoman Empire
Empire of Ghana
Songhai Empire
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