Trans-Saharan
Slaves, Spices, Religion
What was traded along the Trans-Saharan trade route?
Gold, Ivory, Tortoise shells
What was traded along the Indian Ocean trade route?
Luxury fabric, tea, porcelain
What was traded along the silk road?
500 BC- 200 BC
When did the silk road start developing?
Increase in luxury items
What is a cause of growth?
Improved transportation and commercial practices
What are causes of this trading route?
Rise of empires
What is a cause of the silk road?
Eurasia
What did the silk road link?
Strengthened economy
What is an effect of the Trans-Saharan network?
Spread in religion
What are effects of this trade network?
Increase of trading cities
What is an effect of this trading route?
Caravans
What was a solution to robbery along the Silk Road?