Trans-Saharan Trade Quiz

What is the Sahara?

• A hot desert

• A forest

• A mountain range

• A river

When did the Trans-Saharan trade start?

• 4th century

• 15th century

• 10th century

• 1st century

Who were the indigenous people involved in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Berbers

• The Romans

What goods did the Berbers primarily trade?

• Salt

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices

Which African states were involved in the trade with the Berbers?

• Kenya and Tanzania

• Sudan, Mali, and Ghana

• Nigeria and Egypt

• South Africa and Zimbabwe

What was a key mode of transportation used in the Trans-Saharan trade?

• Horses

• Camels

• Donkeys

• Elephants

What adaptation made camels suitable for the Sahara?

• Ability to fly

• Speed

• Ability to swim

• Adaptation to harsh weather

What type of settlements were important along the trade route?

• Coastal towns

• Oasis settlements

• Urban cities

• Mountain villages

What was exchanged along the Trans-Saharan trade routes besides goods?

• Languages

• Art

• Culture and religion

• Technology

How long did the Trans-Saharan trade last?

• From the 1st century to the 10th century

• From the 4th century to the early 17th century

• From the 3rd century to the 12th century

• From the 5th century to the 15th century