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Trans-Saharan Trade Quiz

Authored by MICHELLE HUEBEL

Social Studies

5th Grade

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Trans-Saharan Trade Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the Trans-Saharan trade route primarily known for?

Connecting sub-Saharan Africa with the Mediterranean World

Connecting Europe with Asia

Connecting North America with South America

Connecting Australia with Antarctica

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In which centuries did the Trans-Saharan trade flourish?

8th to 16th centuries

15th to 20th centuries

5th to 10th centuries

12th to 18th centuries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was a critical source of wealth for West Africa during the Trans-Saharan trade?

Gold

Diamonds

Silver

Oil

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What religion spread significantly in West Africa due to the Trans-Saharan trade?

Islam

Christianity

Hinduism

Buddhism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary mode of transportation for merchants in the Trans-Saharan trade?

Camels

Ships

Caravans

Trains

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the main commodity that drove the Trans-Saharan trade?

Gold

Spices

Tea

Silk

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which city was a significant center of trade and learning in West Africa?

Marrakech

Cairo

Timbuktu

Lagos

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