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What two civilizations had the most advanced trade networks?

Cisco & accenture


What two items were most important in establishing trade between Arab and west African civilizations?

The two most important items in establishing trade between Arab and West African civilizations were gold and salt. Gold was highly valued in the Arab world and served as a major trade commodity, while salt was essential for preserving food and was scarce in many regions of West Africa. This exchange facilitated not only economic interaction but also cultural and technological exchanges between the two regions. The trade routes formed as a result significantly influenced the growth of powerful empires in West Africa, such as Ghana and Mali.


Which African peoples were among the most victomized by the triangular trade?

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade


Most dominant physical feature of east Africa?

The African Rift Valley


Which development most influenced the expansion of trade?

The development that most influenced the expansion of trade was the establishment of the Silk Road, which facilitated the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas between the East and West. This ancient trade network connected major civilizations, allowing for the trade of silk, spices, and other valuable commodities. Additionally, advancements in navigation and shipbuilding during the Age of Exploration further enhanced global trade by enabling longer sea voyages and connecting distant markets. Together, these developments significantly increased the volume and diversity of trade across regions.

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Most of the raw materials that exchanged hands in the East African trade came from?

Most of the raw materials that exchanged hands in the East African trade came from Africa.


What groups did east African countries most often trade with?

East Africans traded most often with Arabs and Asians.


What factors most contributed to the flourishing of great civilizations in Africa between 400 and 1600?

extensive trade with North African, Arabic, and Portuguese trading partners


How did trade in East Africa different from trade in Africa?

West Africa had a surplus amounts of salt, to preserve food and supply their body with sodium cloride,that is lost in sweat. The East African had a large abundance of gold what was the main trade. Most trade was taken at or near Timbuktu.


What two civilizations had the most advanced trade networks?

Cisco & accenture


In what way were east African societies different from west Africa?

Slaves from West Africa were generally sold in African and European countries, while slaves from East Africa were generally sold in Persia and Mesopotamia.


What is the most powerful trade center in east Africa?

the most powerful trade was zimbabwe. I guess


Where did most ancient civilizations settle around?

Agricultural areas, preferably near trade routes.


What is the powerful trade center in east Africa?

the most powerful trade was Zimbabwe. I guess


What east African has the most inland bodies of waters?

Tanzania.


What is the second most developed east African country?

kenya


Which African peoples were among the most victomized by the triangular trade?

The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade