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Unit 2: Networks of Exchange Exam Study Guide
C. 1200 - c. 1450
Topic 2.4 Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
Learning Objective Historical Developments 1. Explain the various factors that led to the growth of the Trans-Saharan
Explain the causes and The growth of interregional trade was trade networks in the 1200 - 1450 time period:
effects of the growth of encouraged by innovations in existing
trans-Saharan trade. transportation technologies.
Improved transportation technologies
and commercial practices led to an
increased volume of trade and 2. What effects did this trade route have on the African continent (and
expanded the geographical range of
existing trade routes, including the beyond)?
trans-Saharan trade network.
Technologies encouraging
interregional trade:
● Camel saddle 3. What technologies facilitated trade along the trans-Saharan trade
● Caravans
networks?
Learning Objective Historical Developments 4. Explain the connection between Mali in West Africa and trade and
Explain how the The expansion of empires—including communication.
expansion of empires Mali in West Africa–facilitated
influenced trade and Afro-Eurasian trade and
communication over communication as new people were
time. drawn into the economies and trade
networks.
Define and give the significance for the following terms
Tran-Saharan Trade
Camel Caravans
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Unit 2: Networks of Exchange Exam Study Guide
C. 1200 - c. 1450
Topic 2.4 Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
Learning Objective Historical Developments 1. Explain the various factors that led to the growth of the Trans-Saharan
Explain the causes and The growth of interregional trade was trade networks in the 1200 - 1450 time period:
effects of the growth of encouraged by innovations in existing
trans-Saharan trade. transportation technologies.
Improved transportation technologies
and commercial practices led to an
increased volume of trade and 2. What effects did this trade route have on the African continent (and
expanded the geographical range of
existing trade routes, including the beyond)?
trans-Saharan trade network.
Technologies encouraging
interregional trade:
● Camel saddle 3. What technologies facilitated trade along the trans-Saharan trade
● Caravans
networks?
Learning Objective Historical Developments 4. Explain the connection between Mali in West Africa and trade and
Explain how the The expansion of empires—including communication.
expansion of empires Mali in West Africa–facilitated
influenced trade and Afro-Eurasian trade and
communication over communication as new people were
time. drawn into the economies and trade
networks.
Define and give the significance for the following terms
Tran-Saharan Trade
Camel Caravans
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