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AROUND THE AP WORLD DAY 69: TRANS SAHARAN TRADE
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AROUND THE AP WORLD DAY 69: TRANS SAHARAN TRADE

Trans-Saharan Trade Route: Connecting Africa to Global Exchange

Overview of the Trans-Saharan Trade Route

  • The trans-Saharan trade route is crucial for understanding Africa's integration into global networks, contrasting with regions like the Americas that remained isolated.
  • The Sahara Desert is likened to an ocean, presenting significant challenges for crossing and serving as a barrier to trade and communication.
  • Key trading cities emerged along these routes, similar to other historical trade networks, facilitated by advancements such as camel saddles and caravans.

Key Commodities and Cultural Exchange

  • Gold and salt were the primary commodities traded across the Sahara, both highly valued in this period.
  • Islam played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of sub-Saharan states like Mali, which became prominent during this era. Notably, Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca highlighted Mali's wealth through gold.

Importance of Understanding Trade Dynamics

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Last trade route of the Networks of Exchange, and it's the most valuable to you. It tells the story from 1.5 and how Sub-Saharan Africa was woven into the Global Tapestry. Knowing this trade routes checks a lot of boxes for you in the 1200-1450 period. Need more help? Want a study guide for this unit? How about a key to that Study Guide? How bout a Study Guide and Key for EVERY UNIT... Plus, review videos?!? All of this AND MORE can be found in my ULTIMATE REVIEW PACKET: https://www.ultimatereviewpacket.com/courses/world-history