Transaharan Trade

Why was salt such a valuable commodity in West Africa?

• It was used as currency.

• It was rare and hard to find.

• It was used to preserve food.

• It was believed to have magical properties.

What was the primary reason the Ghana Empire was so powerful and wealthy?

• Its large army

• Control of gold mines

• Advanced technology

• Extensive library collections

What was the primary commodity traded across the Transaharan trade routes?

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices

• Tea

Which animal was crucial for transportation in the Transaharan trade?

• Horse

• Camel

• Elephant

• Donkey

Which empire was known for its wealth due to the Transaharan trade?

• Roman Empire

• Mali Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was a major city that flourished due to the Transaharan trade?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Constantinople

• Baghdad

Which religion spread along the Transaharan trade routes?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What was a key factor in the decline of the Transaharan trade?

• Discovery of sea routes

• Invention of the wheel

• Rise of the Mongol Empire

• Spread of the Black Death

Which European country first established sea routes that affected the Transaharan trade?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What was the primary purpose of the Transaharan trade?

• Cultural exchange

• Military conquest

• Economic trade

• Religious conversion