While Palestine had few natural harbors it had three important trade routes-the Way of the Sea, the Ridge Route, and the King's Highway.
The control of the Mississippi River was the most important geographical advantage of the Louisiana Purchase. This river served as a vital transportation route for trade and communication, connecting the western territories to the Gulf of Mexico. Control of the Mississippi allowed for economic growth and expansion of the United States.
The Nile river's water helped Egyptians travel from place to place. They had boats to get to the other side and trade with other city-states. The Nile helped trade get by faster; if there was no Nile, then there would be a lot less trade. Also, the flat land that they had made travel easier.
Songhai gained access to important trade routes, such as the Trans-Saharan trade route, by expanding north. This allowed them to control and profit from the trade of gold, salt, and other commodities. Additionally, they were able to establish alliances with other powerful kingdoms in the region, strengthening their political and economic influence.
The slave trade route was named the middle passage.
The starting point of the triangular trade route was Europe, where goods such as guns, cloth, and alcohol were transported to Africa.
To allow trade to go around easier
Britain sought to gain control over Egypt and the Suez Canal for strategic and economic reasons. Controlling Egypt provided access to a crucial trade route and allowed Britain to protect its interests in the region. The Suez Canal was a vital link between Europe and its colonies in Asia and Africa, making it important for British trade and military operations.
The city of Troy was in Anatolia. The Greeks wanted to control the Persian Royal Road which was a 1,500 mile trade route into Persia.
The River Volga is an important trade route.
It was located on a major trade route between Asia and Europe
The French wanted to control Louisiana. The Mississippi River that open ports in Louisiana is a very important trade route.
Europe and Egypt
There are many trade routes in Africa. These routes were used as routes for trade and often times for travel.
Egypt controls a trade route that is important to the United States and other nations.
Italy did not control the land route to Asia. However, they did use the route to trade spices but eventually worked to find a sea route to Asia.
2000 b.C
spice trade was controlled from europ to china and beyond by sea and ground.