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Question 1

The Salt Trade

Answer 1

The salt trade is the trade of salt from the Sahara to trading centers like Niani, Timbuktu, and Djenne by camel caravans. Unfortunately, trucks are replacing camels due to the increase of temperatures.

Question 2

The Salt Trade why it matters

Answer 2

The salt trade is important because the salt caverns represent Timbuktu’s culture and spiritual being. If the salt caverns are lost, Timbuktu’s culture and spiritual being will also fade away.

Question 3

Sundiata

Answer 3

Sundiata is one of Mali’s rulers who set up his capital at Niani. He ruled the Mali empire from 1230 CE to 1255 CE.

Question 4

Sundiata why it matters

Answer 4

Sundiata transformed Niani into an important financial and trading center. He and his successors established power over trading cities of Gao, Jenne, and Walata.

Question 5

Mansa Musa

Answer 5

Mansa Musa is one of Africa’s most famous rulers, the descendant of Sundiata. Mansa Musa ruled the Mali empire from 1312 CE to 1337 CE. He was also one of the wealthiest people to ever live.

Question 6

Mansa Musa why it matters

Answer 6

Mansa Musa was important because he gained control over important trade routes between the Mediterranean and the West African Coast. The Mali empire was rich in resources like gold and salt, which helped trade better.

Question 7

The Swahili Coast

Answer 7

The East African culture is called Swahili. From the Swahili coast, Greco-Roman ships traveled there to trade cotton cloth, copper and brass, iron tools, and gold and silver plate with African cinnamon, myrrh, frankincense, captive slaves, and ivory.

Question 8

The Swahili Coast why it matters

Answer 8

The Swahili Coast is important because it was a major trading place with Arabians, Indians, Persians, Chinese, and peoples from the Mediterranean. Africans provided goods like ivory which helped India where ivory was in great demand.