Trans-Saharan Trade Network: Routes, Innovations, and Cultural Impacts

The video explores the trans-Saharan trade network, highlighting its expansion due to transportation 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, which grew wealthy through trade and Islam. Mansa Musa's wealth and his impact on the economy during his Hajj are also covered. The video concludes with resources for further study.

What was a major factor in the expansion of the Trans-Saharan Trade Network?

• Innovations in transportation technology

• The decline of the Silk Roads

• The rise of new empires in Europe

• The discovery of new gold mines

How did the Arabian camel contribute to the Trans-Saharan trade?

• It was a symbol of wealth

• It was used as a currency

• It provided milk and meat for traders

• It could carry heavy loads across the desert

What was the purpose of caravanserais along the trade routes?

• To serve as marketplaces

• To provide rest and shelter for merchants

• To act as military outposts

• To collect taxes from traders

Which of the following was a key export from the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Salt

• Spices

• Porcelain

• Silk

What was a significant consequence of regional specialization in goods?

• Increased self-sufficiency

• Decreased production of goods

• Decreased trade between regions

• Increased demand for trade

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

• By conquering neighboring empires

• By exporting silk and spices

• By taxing merchants passing through

• By establishing new trade routes

What was a result of Mali's conversion to Islam?

• Decline in trade activities

• Connection to economic trade partnerships

• Conflict with neighboring empires

• Isolation from other African states

What was Mansa Musa's significant contribution to the Egyptian economy during his pilgrimage?

• He formed alliances with Egyptian rulers

• He established new trade routes

• He built mosques and schools

• He distributed so much gold that it affected its value

What was a key factor in Mansa Musa's ability to display wealth?

• His military conquests

• Mali's participation in the Trans-Saharan trade

• His control over European trade

• His alliances with other African rulers

How did Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca impact Mali's trade?

• It caused a decline in gold production

• It increased Mali's influence and wealth

• It led to the discovery of new trade routes

• It decreased trade with North Africa