African Empires

What was the primary reason Roman expeditions traveled across the Sahara Desert?

• To find new places to live

• To explore the desert landscape

• To trade

• To conduct scientific research

Which geographical feature was at the center of trade between Europe and Africa?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Indian Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

What types of goods were traders carrying from Asia to Africa?

From which region did rulers obtain porcelain?

• India

• China

• Europe

• Africa

What geographical feature made it difficult for ships to travel all the way down the West African coast during the Roman times?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Rough waters

• Dense forests

What significant change occurred around the third century C.E. that affected Trans-Saharan trade?

• The desert became impassable

• Trade routes were permanently closed

• The movement of goods across the desert sparked powerful empires

• Ships could travel further down the West African coast

What was the main challenge of traveling through the Sahara Desert?

• It was too cold

• It was densely forested

• It was nearly impassable

• There were too many rivers to cross

What is one of the major challenges faced by travelers crossing the Sahara desert according to the text?

• Frequent rainfalls

• Sandstorms

• Dense forests

• Snowstorms

What could happen if a traveler ran out of water in the Sahara desert?

• They could easily find more water

• They could rest until help arrives

• They could die

• They could navigate easily

What type of camel is helped make trade easier?

• Bactrian camel

• Dromedary camel

• Llama

• Alpaca