African and Asian Trade Routes Quiz

What were the two main goods traded in the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Silk and Spices

• Gold and Salt

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

• Roman Empire

• Mali Empire

What was a major effect of the gold and salt trade on African societies?

• Decrease in population

• Economic prosperity

Which city was a major trading hub in the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Timbuktu

• Beijing

What was one of the main reasons salt was so valuable in ancient Africa?

• It was used as a currency

• It was used to make jewelry

Which Asian country was a key player in the Silk Road trade routes?

• China

• Japan

What was one of the cultural exchanges that occurred along the trade routes?

• Exchange of religious beliefs

• Exchange of farming techniques

Is jewelry a sign of wealth?

• yes

• No

What was a common language used for trade along the African and Asian trade routes?

• Latin

• Swahili

Which of the following was a result of cultural exchange along the trade routes?

• Decrease in trade

• Development of new technologies