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AP World History Modern Flashcards: Trans Saharan Trade Routes

Study Trans Saharan Trade Routes in AP World History Modern with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What was a technological advancement that helped Trans-Saharan trade?

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ANSWER

Camel saddles. Improved saddle design increased cargo capacity and rider comfort significantly.

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AP World History Modern: Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)

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This deck focuses on Trans Saharan Trade Routes, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP World History Modern.

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A museum label notes that salt mined in the Sahara could be traded in West Africa for its weight in gold in some periods. The label explains that salt was essential for diet and food preservation in hot climates, while gold was plentiful in some regions but difficult to transport in bulk. Which economic principle is best illustrated?
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