Trans-Saharan Trade and Economic Activities

The video tutorial covers the economic organization of ethnic groups, focusing on trade practices. It explains the barter system and the trans-Saharan trade, highlighting the organization of traders into caravans for protection and efficiency. The video also discusses the various ethnic groups involved in trade, the items exchanged, and the significance of camels as a means of transport across the desert.

What were some of the main economic activities of ethnic groups discussed in the session?

• Hunting and gathering

• Mining and weaving

• Crop farming and iron working

• Fishing and pottery

What is barter trade?

• Exchange of goods for money

• Exchange of goods for goods or services

• Exchange of money for services

• Exchange of services for money

What was a major challenge of barter trade?

• Finding people with the same needs

• Lack of currency

• High taxes

• Long distances

What was the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Trade within West Africa

• Trade between Africa and Europe

• Trade between West Africa and North Africa across the Sahara

• Trade between East and West Africa

Why did traders move in caravans during the Trans-Saharan trade?

• To explore new routes

• For protection and transport services

• To save time

• To avoid taxes

Which ethnic groups from West Africa were involved in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Igbo and Yoruba

• Maasai and Kikuyu

• Soninke and Mandingo

• Zulu and Xhosa

What items were brought to West Africa by North African traders?

• Coffee and cocoa

• Gold and diamonds

• Spices and tea

• Salt, silk, and camels

What items did West Africa trade with North Africa?

• Tea and coffee

• Ivory, gold, and ostrich feathers

• Cotton and wool

• Silver and spices

Why was the camel an ideal means of transport in the desert?

• It can fly over sand dunes

• It can carry more weight than elephants

• It stores water and has protective features

• It is faster than horses

What feature of the camel helps it protect its eyes from sandy dust?

• Wide nostrils

• Strong eyelids

• Thick fur

• Long eyelashes