Trans-Saharan trade Flashcards
What aided in the spread Islam in Northern Africa?
Arab (Muslim) traders traveling toward gold and salt mines and trading for slaves on their journey.
What is “bartering” or “barter trade”?
When people negotiate for resources they want. They do not use money.
What are the three major biomes of Africa?
Savanna, Desert, Rainforest
Why was silent barter a common practice?
It allowed merchants to leave large amounts of goods in order to keep future trade relations; reduced communication and conflict.
How did the location of cities in the West African empires of Ghana and Mali influence their growth?
Their location on major trade routes allowed them to prosper economically.
What was the relationship between Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?
They set up many trade routes in order to exchange goods.
Why was salt a major trading resource in west African kingdoms?
Was a valuable commodity utilized by many, especially in order to stay healthy.
To slow the movement or progress by means of obstacles; obstruct.
Impede
to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further.
Promote
A group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms.
Biome
Two major trading resources in Africa
salt and gold
Why were people forced into slavery as part of the Trans-Saharan Slave Trade?
They were captured during warfare.
