2.4 Trans-Saharan Trade Network

What was a significant technological innovation that facilitated trade across the Sahara?

• The horse carriage

• The steam engine

• The Arabian camel

• The wheelbarrow

Which commodity was especially in demand across the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Silk

• Spices

• Salt

• Tea

What role did caravan surarai play in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Provided security against bandits

• Functioned as marketplaces

• Acted as rest stops for merchants

• Served as trading posts

What was a major reason for the expansion of the Trans-Saharan trade routes around 1200?

• Political stability

• Technological advancements

• Discovery of new lands

• Decrease in piracy

Which product was a source of caffeine in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Cocoa beans

• Kola nuts

• Coffee beans

• Tea leaves

Which of the following was not a commodity traded in the Trans-Saharan network?

• Horses

• Salt

• Silk

• Gold

Which empire became wealthy due to its participation in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Empire of Mali

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was a common factor between the Sultanate of Malacca and the Empire of Mali?

• Both were located in Africa

• Both were founded in the 13th century

• Both were primarily agricultural

• Both controlled strategic trade routes

How did Mansa Musa impact the Egyptian economy during his pilgrimage?

• He caused inflation by injecting too much gold

• He introduced new trade laws

• He established new trade routes

• He depleted all existing gold reserves

What significant action did Mansa Musa take as a Muslim ruler?

• He converted to Christianity

• He banned all non-Islamic trade

• He embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca

• He wrote a famous Islamic legal text