Trans-Saharan Trade Routes Quiz

What were the Trans-Saharan trade routes used to transport?

• Timber, furs, and gemstones

• Spices, silk, and porcelain

• Tea, coffee, and sugar

• Gold, ivory, salt, and slaves

Which of the following is NOT a result of the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Formation of diasporic communities

• Spread of new technologies

• Expansion of the Roman Empire

• Spread of Islam

What technology introduced through the Trans-Saharan trade routes revolutionized trade and transportation in the Sahara Desert?

• Steam-powered ships

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Camel saddles

• Airplanes

Which religion spread along the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

Who was the West African ruler known for his tremendous wealth and promotion of the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Mansa Musa

• Julius Caesar

• Genghis Khan

• Queen Elizabeth I

Which empire emerged in the 13th century and played a significant role in facilitating the trade of gold, salt, and other goods?

• Mali Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Roman Empire

• Songhai Empire

What valuable commodity contributed to the wealth and power of the Mali Empire?

• Copper

• Gold

• Oil

• Diamonds

Which empire controlled the trade of gold, salt, and other goods along major trans-Saharan trade routes?

• British Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

Which empire reached its peak of power in the 15th and 16th centuries and declined after being conquered by the Moroccan Saadi dynasty?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the capital of the Songhai Empire?

• Kumbi Saleh

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Gao