Trans-Saharan Trade
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 59 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the economic and cultural impacts of the Trans-Saharan trade routes.
Warm-Up Video
World History Encyclopedia · 6:19
The History of the West African Salt Trade
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In ancient West Africa, salt was a precious commodity, sometimes literally worth its weight in gold, and traded for goods like ivory, hides, and copper.
- 2
The Berbers of North Africa used camel caravans to transport salt across the Sahara Desert, acting as middlemen between North and West Africa.
- 3
Empires like the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires controlled the salt trade, with mines like Taghaza and Taoudenni being major sources of salt.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two economic and one cultural impact of the Trans-Saharan trade routes on West African societies, based on the video.”
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