Caravan Journey and Challenges

Caravan Journey and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the historical salt mining operations in Ta Deni, highlighting the harsh working conditions faced by miners. It follows the journey of salt caravans as they travel across the Sahara Desert to Timbuktu, detailing the navigation techniques and challenges encountered, such as rain and water scarcity. The video concludes with the arrival in Timbuktu and the careful unloading of salt blocks, emphasizing the cyclical nature of this ancient trade route.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What century did the salt mine in Ta Deni begin operations?

11th century

13th century

12th century

10th century

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge faced by the workers in the salt mine?

Lack of food

Extreme cold

Physical sores and wounds

Wild animal attacks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does the journey from Ta Deni to Timbuktu take?

10 days

14 days

7 days

21 days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key skill used by the caravan guides for navigation?

Reading maps

Using GPS

Following the stars

Listening to the wind

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the caravans rely on for water during their journey?

Rainwater

Wells

Oases

Rivers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event causes the caravan to stop during their journey?

Sandstorm

Rain

Heatwave

Earthquake

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the caravan members react to being low on water?

They speed up

They turn back

They remain calm

They panic

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