African Trade
The largest desert in Africa that traders crossed with caravans
The Sahara Desert
The ocean that separates North America and Europe, key for early Atlantic trade.
Atlantic Ocean
This part of a region in Asia is known for its deserts like the Gobi and Taklamakan.
Central Asia
The longest river in the world.
Nile
A seasonal wind that brings heavy rains to South Asia.
Summer monsoon
This important product in Africa was so valuable that it was sometimes traded for gold by equal weight.
Salt
This ocean was most important for trade between Africa, India, and Asia
Indian Ocean
This region is home to countries like Japan, China, and Korea.
East Asia
The river that flows through China and is also called the “Yellow River.”
Huang He
The dry season wind that blows from the land to the sea in South Asia.
Winter monsoon
Animals that helped transport goods across the desert.
Camels
The ocean that is known for its dangerous storms and was a major challenge for explorers during the Age of Discovery
Pacific Ocean
This region includes countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
South Asia
The river in South Asia that is sacred in India.
Ganges
Monsoons are caused mainly by the temperature difference between this and the land.
The ocean
This precious metal was one of the main trade goods in West Africa.
Gold
This ocean is the smallest and shallowest, located mostly in the Arctic region.
Arctic Ocean
This region includes Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Southeast Asia
This river flows through Brazil and is the largest by discharge in the world.
Amazon
Region with the heaviest monsoon rainfall in the world.
India / South Asia
An ancient city in Africa known as a center of trade and learning.
Timbuktu
This ocean surrounds the continent of Antarctica.
Southern Ocean
This region is known for its mountains and plateaus, including the Himalayas.
South-Central Asia
River that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
Rio Grande
Monsoon rains are essential for this activity, main livelihood in many Asian countries.
Agriculture / Farming