Trans-Saharan Trade Network Insights

The video explores the Trans-Saharan Trade Network, highlighting its expansion due to innovations like camel saddles and caravanserai. It discusses the trade of goods such as gold and salt, and the rise of powerful states like the Mali Empire. Mansa Musa's wealth and influence are showcased, emphasizing Mali's economic growth through trade and Islam. The video concludes with resources for further study.

What was a major factor that contributed to the expansion of the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• The discovery of new gold mines

• The decline of the Silk Roads

• Innovations in transportation technology

• The rise of the Roman Empire

What role did camel saddles play in the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• They allowed for faster travel by foot

• They were used to navigate rivers

• They were a form of currency

• They enabled camels to carry heavier loads

Which of the following was a key export from the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• Tea

• Silk

• Salt

• Spices

How did the Empire of Mali benefit from the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• By conquering neighboring empires

• By establishing a naval fleet

• By taxing merchants passing through their territory

• By producing silk for export

What was a significant consequence of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• The establishment of new trade routes

• The invention of new navigation tools

• The spread of Christianity in Africa

• A decrease in the value of gold in Egypt