2.4 Trans-Saharan Trade Routes Flashcards
1
Q
What were the causes and effects of Trans-Saharan trade, and how did the growth of empires effect trade and communication?
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2
Q
What saddle rose to popularity? Who invented it?
A
The Somalian saddle, which carried a lot of weight.
3
Q
How many North to South routes were there? How about East to West routes?
A
7 North - South routes, and 2 East - West routes.
4
Q
What two cities in particular prospered from the Trans-Saharan trade?
A
Ghana and Mali. Mali was richer than Ghana.
5
Q
Where did the Trans-Saharan trade diffuse Islam to?
A
Sub-Saharan Africa.
6
Q
What kingdom rose to power in West Africa?
A
The Songhai kingdom.
