What were two of Africa's most valuable commodities during ancient times?

• Gold and silver
  

• Salt and spices
  

• Gold and salt
  

• Salt and sugar

Why was salt particularly valuable in the ancient world?

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  It was a luxury item for the wealthy

• It was used to decorate homes
  

• It was rare and used to preserve food

• It was used in religious rituals

Where did most slaves in the trans-Saharan slave trade originate?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Niger Delta region

• The Mediterranean coast
  

• The Arabian Peninsula

What role did camels play in the trans-Saharan trade?

• They carried messages between traders
  

• They were used as a form of currency

• They transported goods across the desert

• They were kept as pets by traders

What was the impact of the trans-Saharan slave trade?

• It led to the decline of camel trade
  

• It caused a decrease in salt production

• It increased the demand for horses

• It improved relations between Africa and Europe

Where did most slaves in the trans-Saharan slave trade originate?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Niger Delta region

• The Mediterranean coast
  

• The Arabian Peninsula

How did Islam initially spread across North and West Africa?

• Through peaceful negotiations
  

• Through trade and conquest

• Through missionary work
  

• Through cultural festivals

  
  

Who were the Berbers in the context of Islam's spread in Africa?

• A group of traders from Asia
  

• Early Muslim conquerors

• Indigenous (native) North African people
  

• African kings who opposed Islam

  
  

What was a significant effect of Islam’s spread in Africa by the 1300s?

• The decline of the gold trade

• The construction of mosques
  

• The abolition (banning) of slavery

• The rise of new traditional religions

What was Timbuktu known for during the spread of Islam?

• Its gold mines

•  Its salt deposits
  

• Its centers for learning and scholarship
  

• Its military strength