Trans-Saharan Trade Quiz

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

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

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

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Silver

• Oil

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

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

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

• Camels

• Ships

• Caravans

• Trains

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

• Gold

• Spices

• Tea

• Silk

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

• Marrakech

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Lagos

What was a common risk faced by caravans during the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Floods

• Attacks by bandits

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

What led to the decline of the Trans-Saharan trade in the 16th century?

• Arrival of European traders

• End of the Islamic religion

• Invention of the steam engine

• Discovery of new gold mines

What was one of the valuable goods exchanged in the Trans-Saharan trade besides gold?

• Rubber

• Ivory

• Tea

• Coffee