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The prevailing northerly winds in the Mediterranean Sea and the northward flow of the Nile River's current made it easier for boats to travel southward from Egypt towards regions in the south. This natural flow of wind and water facilitated trade by allowing vessels to travel more efficiently and economically.
The gold-salt trade was when people north of the Sahara trade salt for gold with the people south of the Sahara. Ghana just happened to be in the middle and charged gold for passing through and became very rich!
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were people go acros the Sahara Desert to trade with other people.
were people go acros the Sahara Desert to trade with other people.
were people go acros the Sahara Desert to trade with other people.
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Ghana emerged as one of the major trading states in the area south of the Sahara in the 8th century. Ghana's trade was based in ivory, gold, and kola nuts.
Warm humid Trade Winds converge over these regions
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Arabian traders crossed the Sahara Desert to reach the Songhai Empire. They established trade routes linking North Africa to West Africa, exchanging goods such as salt, gold, and slaves. These trade networks contributed to the economic and cultural exchange between the two regions.
Jenne-Jeno's location on the Niger River made it ideal for trade as it was a strategic point for trans-Saharan and river-based trade routes. It allowed for the exchange of goods between different regions, such as the Sahara desert and the forested areas to the south. This location was also advantageous for agriculture due to access to water and fertile soil.