2.4 Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

• What two regions were connected by the Trans-Saharan trade routes from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

  North Africa and West Africa
• The Berbers played a key role in facilitating trade across the Sahara.


  True
• Enslaved people were among the commodities traded along the Trans-Saharan routes.


  True
• What group facilitated the exchange of goods across the Sahara desert?

  Berbers
• Camel caravans were the primary mode of transportation for the Trans-Saharan trade routes.


  True
• What organizations helped manage the logistics and security of the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

  Trade organizations
• What religion spread from North Africa to West Africa via the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

  Islam
• The Trans-Saharan trade served as a hub for Islamic scholarship and proselytization
• Gold traded along the Trans-Saharan routes originated in West Africa
• The Berbers facilitated the exchange of goods across the Sahara desert.


  True
• Enslaved people were traded from West Africa to North Africa along the Trans-Saharan routes.


  True
• What role did merchants play in the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

  Organized caravans
• What cultural aspect did West Africa adopt from North Africa through the Trans-Saharan trade?

  Islam
• Caravans along the Trans-Saharan trade routes were frequently attacked by bandits
• Who was a notable leader of the Mali Empire who enriched the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

  Mansa Musa
• Gold from West Africa was exchanged for salt, textiles, and other goods from North Africa.commodities
• The Trans-Saharan trade routes facilitated cultural exchange and the spread of Islam between North Africa and West Africa.knowledge
• Trade organizations maintained the infrastructure of the Trans-Saharan trade routes.


  True
• Mansa Musa used his wealth from the Trans-Saharan trade to expand his empire and influence.prestige
• Empires like Mali gained immense wealth and influence from the Trans-Saharan trade.

  True
• What commodity was sourced from North Africa and traded to West Africa?

  Salt
• Which leader of the Mali Empire enriched the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

  Mansa Musa
• Arrange the following infrastructure elements of the Trans-Saharan trade routes in order of their primary function:

  1️⃣ Camel Caravans

  2️⃣ Oasis Towns

  3️⃣ Fortified Trading Posts

  4️⃣ Navigational Aids
• Trade organizations established fortified trading posts to protect caravans from bandits
• Empires like Mali gained immense wealth and influence under leaders like Mansa Musa
• Match the impact aspect with its region:

  Cultural Exchange ↔️ North Africa

  Spread of Islam ↔️ West Africa

  Economic and Political Power ↔️ Mali Empire
• Organizing large camel caravans required significant logistical planning and management.


  True
• The Trans-Saharan trade routes facilitated the exchange of gold from West Africa for salt from North Africa.textiles
• The Trans-Saharan trade routes facilitated the spread of Islam and cultural exchange.religion
• The exchange of enslaved people was a significant aspect of the Trans-Saharan trade.


  True
• Steps involved in the Trans-Saharan trade routes:

  1️⃣ Camel caravans transport goods across the desert

  2️⃣ Oasis towns provide rest and resources

  3️⃣ Fortified trading posts ensure security

  4️⃣ Navigational aids guide caravans

  5️⃣ Communication networks coordinate trade
• Oasis towns along the trade routes provided water sources, marketplaces, and safe rest stops for caravans.shelter
• Match the cultural impact with the region:

  Spread of Islam ↔️ West Africa

  Hub for Islamic scholarship ↔️ North Africa

  Economic and political power ↔️ Mali Empire
• What cultural impact did the Trans-Saharan trade have on North Africa?

  Exposure to West African cultures
• When did the Trans-Saharan trade routes connect North Africa and West Africa?

  1200 to c. 1450
• Match the commodity with its source region:

  Gold ↔️ West Africa

  Salt ↔️ North Africa
• Textiles traded along the Trans-Saharan routes originated in North Africa
• Match the infrastructure element with its description:

  Camel Caravans ↔️ Primary mode of transport

  Oasis Towns ↔️ Rest stops and marketplaces

  Fortified Trading Posts ↔️ Protection from bandits
• The Trans-Saharan trade routes became a vital economic and cultural link between North Africa and West Africa from c. 1200 to c. 1450.

  True
• The Trans-Saharan trade facilitated a dynamic cultural exchange between North Africa and West Africa.

  True