HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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How are cities placed in Africa
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Built along rivers
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Along trade routes
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Along the coast
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Placed in specific places for protection
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Camels were the main mode of transportation and were used to carry goods and people. Sometimes slaves carried goods as well. Large caravans were important because they offered protection from bandits. A typical caravan would have around 1, 000 camels with some caravans having over 10, 000 camels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Over time, Ghana took control of trade from merchants. Merchants from the north and south then met to exchange goods in Ghana. By 800 Ghana was firmly in control of West Africa’s trade routes. Nearly all trade between northern and southern Africa passed through Ghana.
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