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What did the Trans-Saharan trade routes connect?

• North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

• Europe and Asia

Which animal is noted for its ability to maintain traction in mountains?

• Llama

• Ox

What is a drawback of using camels as pack animals?

• They require a high level of salt to stay healthy.

• They move slowly compared to other pack animals.

What did the government of Mali profit from in addition to taxing trade?

• Spice trade

• Gold trade

What impact did the trans-Saharan trade have on the societies of West Africa?

• It brought considerable wealth.

• It led to the decline of agriculture.

What did West African merchants acquire from the Senegal River?

• Silk

• Metal

What was the currency in Mali during the growth of trade and wealth?

• Copper, iron, wheat, and rice

• Cowrie shells, cotton cloth, gold, glass beads, and salt

Who was Sundiata's grand-nephew known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Sundiata

• Mansa Musa

What city did Mansa Musa establish religious schools in?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

Which kingdom took over as the powerhouse in West Africa by the late 1400s?

• Benin Kingdom

• Songhai Kingdom