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Before 1500ad the trade items most sought from the African kingdoms south of the Sahara?
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gold , ivory and slaves . PLATO
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What is Trans-Saharan Trade?
The Trans-Sahara trade refers to the trade between West African Kingdoms south of the Sahara and Arab and Amazigh (Berber) Kingdoms on Africa's Mediterranean coast. Some of the goods traded, especially gold, probably traveled as far as Persia and all of Europe. Nomadic Amazigh Tribes, like the Touareg, that knew tha desert were primarily the ones who crossed the Sahara using camels. The main items exchanged were gold from West Africa for salt from the Mediterranean. The value of salt in Mali (in West Africa) was so high that sometimes gold and salt were traded at equal weight.
Why were camels important in West African empires?
They served as tranportation across the Sahara dessert
The southern margin of the Sahara is called the?
Sahel
Which of the following is located in the African Transition Zone?
The African transition zone known as Sahel is one of the nation's eight major geographic regions boasting its own unique mix of flora and fauna. It is located in northern Africa and is so named because its long, narrow shape creates a transition zone between the Sahara and the savanna.
Who was the first European to cross the Sahara Desert?
The Sahara is the third largest desert of the world. It's located in the North of Africa and has an extension of 9,400,000 square kilometers. The first European who participated in an expedition that crossed successfully the desert of Sahara was Scottish explorer Alexander Gordon Laing.
What African kingdoms became wealthy from trade after?
Sahara
What African kingdoms became wealthy from trade after Ghana?
Sahara
What African kingdoms became wealthy after trade after Ghana?
Sahara
What 3 large African kingdoms south of the Sahara flourished between 300 an 1600?
Thé three large african kingdoms in Southampton of Sahara is Ghana, Mali, ans songhay
What three large African kingdoms south of-the Sahara flourished between 300 and 1600?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
What three west African kingdoms were located relative to the Niger river and the Sahara?
odogwu armani
How were the west African kingdoms involved in the trade?
the kings in African kingdoms were lured by Europeans with gifts such as manufactured goods and money and in return they allowed other Africans to be exported as slaves
The West African kingdoms of Ghana Mali and Songhai flourished between AD 700 and 1600 mainly because they?
Controlled the trade routes across the Sahara
Who were the people that came from the African savannas south of the Sahara?
who were the people who came from African savannas south of the Sahara
Which continents is the Sahara desert?
The Sahara is on the African continent.
What three large African kingdoms south of the Sahara flourished between 300 and 1600?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Does the Sahara Desert go through Saudi Arabia?
No, the Sahara does not enter Saudi Arabia. It is strictly an African Desert.No, the Sahara does not enter Saudi Arabia. It is strictly an African Desert.
