People transported goods across the Sahara using what?

They used camels to transport goods .

People who traveled across the Sahara Desert, acted as guides for those who did not know the way around the Sahara.

Why would someone want to cross the Sahara Desert?

If the goods were valuable enough, if the methods of getting there were cost effective.

What made camels superior to horses?

Their toes were better for the desert environment, they could go up to ten days without water, and they could carry 400 pounds in goods; 1200 if the trip was shorter.

When would caravans set out? How long was the trip to cross the desert?

During cooler months from October to March taking up to 70 days in order to cross the desert.

Why were pastoralists a threat/benefit to caravans?

Some could act as guides or trading partner, while others might attack groups smaller or force caravans to pay tribute.

What two goods were what drove trade around the Sahara? Why?

Gold, because of its rarity, and salt which was low in supply for West Africa and is vital to human life.

Islam was the most essential thing Berbers carried, why?

Islam provided a common language and value system.

As trade flourished over time, what positive impact did it do to cities?

Made places like Timbuktu a place of learning and trade. This trained many travelers/scholars around the world.

Moroccan scholar traveled from Morocco to China

Ruler of Mali, went from Hajj to Mecca around the 1320s

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Trans-Saharan Trade

Q and A for Trans-Saharan Trade Routes

Question	Answer
How big is the Sahara Desert?	3.5 million square miles.
People transported goods across the Sahara using what?	They used camels to transport goods .
Who were Berbers?	People who traveled across the Sahara Desert, acted as guides for those who did not know the way around the Sahara.
Why would someone want to cross the Sahara Desert?	If the goods were valuable enough, if the methods of getting there were cost effective.
What made camels superior to horses?	Their toes were better for the desert environment, they could go up to ten days without water, and they could carry 400 pounds in goods; 1200 if the trip was shorter.
When would caravans set out? How long was the trip to cross the desert?	During cooler months from October to March taking up to 70 days in order to cross the desert.
Why were pastoralists a threat/benefit to caravans?	Some could act as guides or trading partner, while others might attack groups smaller or force caravans to pay tribute.
What place started out as a stop for many caravans?	Timbuktu
What two goods were what drove trade around the Sahara? Why?	Gold, because of its rarity, and salt which was low in supply for West Africa and is vital to human life.
What two ancient societies existed in west Africa?	The Mali and the Songhai.
Islam was the most essential thing Berbers carried, why?	Islam provided a common language and value system.
As trade flourished over time, what positive impact did it do to cities?	Made places like Timbuktu a place of learning and trade. This trained many travelers/scholars around the world.
Who was Ibn Battuta?	Moroccan scholar traveled from Morocco to China
Who was Mansa Musa?	Ruler of Mali, went from Hajj to Mecca around the 1320s

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