HISTORY TEST

What was the origin of the Trans-Saharan trade?

• European traders

• Arab traders

• West African empires

• North African merchants

The Trans-Saharan trade linked which two regions?

• West Africa and Europe

• West Africa and North Africa

• East Africa and North Africa

• North Africa and South Africa

What was the main commodity traded from West Africa in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Gold

• Silver

• Spices

• Cotton

What was one of the most important items brought into West Africa through the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Gold

• Salt

• Wood

• Copper

Which animals were crucial to the success of the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Horses

• Donkeys

• Camels

• Elephants

What made camels suitable for Trans-Saharan trade?

• Speed

• Ability to survive in desert conditions

• Strength

• Intelligence

Which of the following was a key reason for the development of the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Demand for gold in North Africa and Europe

• West Africa's desire for salt

• Geographic proximity of West and North Africa

• All of the above

Who primarily organized the Trans-Saharan trade caravans?

• Berber traders

• European merchants

• African kings

• Portuguese sailors

How long did a typical Trans-Saharan trade journey last?

• 2 weeks

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 1 year

Which city became a major center for the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Lagos

• Marrakech