HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Network Of Exchange In West Africa (Mainly Silver)
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Network Of Exchange In East Africa (Mainly Gold)
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Network Of Exchange In Southern Africa (Mainly Salt)
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Network Of Exchange In Northern Africa (Mainly Gold-Salt)
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Detailed explanation-1: -Gold and salt trade via the Sahara Desert has been going on for many centuries. Gold from Timbuktu, a city in the modern-day West African country of Mali, and other West African states was traded north to the Mediterranean in exchange for luxury goods and, ultimately, salt from the desert.
Detailed explanation-2: -This trade most commonly brought gold and salt from mines in West Africa to kingdoms in Europe and the Middle East. This was because of the economic importance and use of gold, but also the practical use for salt as it is an important nutrient for humans and animals and it helped to prevent their food from molding.
Detailed explanation-3: -Camel caravans from North Africa carried bars of salt as well as cloth, tobacco, and metal tools across the Sahara to trading centers like Djenne and Timbuktu on the Niger River. Some items for which the salt was traded include gold, ivory, slaves, skins, kola nuts, pepper, and sugar.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ghana Empire It is known for its role in facilitating the trans-Saharan trade of gold, salt, and other goods between West Africa and the Mediterranean. The empire was located along major trans-Saharan trade routes and controlled the trade of these valuable commodities.