Trans-Saharan Trade and Cultural Exchange

What was the primary commodity traded from West Africa to North Africa across the Sahara Desert?

• Spices

• Gold

• Silk

• Cotton

Which resource was primarily traded from North Africa to West Africa in exchange for gold?

• Iron

• Salt

• Silver

• Copper

Which of the following was a significant effect of the trans-Saharan trade on West African societies?

• Decline in population

• Spread of Islam

• Isolation from other cultures

• Decrease in wealth

What role did the Swahili trading cities play in the Indian Ocean trade network?

• They were primarily agricultural centers.

• They served as intermediaries between African and Asian traders.

• They were isolated from other trade networks.

• They only traded with European merchants.

Which of the following was a major Swahili trading city on the East African coast?

• Timbuktu

• Cairo

• Kilwa

• Marrakech

How did the introduction of Islam influence traditional African beliefs?

• It completely replaced traditional beliefs.

• It blended with traditional beliefs, creating a syncretic culture.

• It was rejected by all African societies.

• It had no impact on African beliefs.

Which religion was introduced to Africa through the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

What was one of the impacts of Christianity on early African societies?

• It led to the decline of African empires.

• It was only practiced by the ruling elite.

• It contributed to the development of written languages.

• It was not accepted by any African societies.

Which of the following was a key factor in the success of the trans-Saharan trade?

• The use of camels for transportation

• The construction of railroads

• The invention of the wheel

• The use of ships

What was a significant consequence of the slave trade in Africa?

• Increase in population

• Strengthening of African kingdoms

• Disruption of African societies

• Unification of African tribes