Trade in Africa

2. The animal used in caravans for its ability to survive harsh desert environments.
3. A famous strategic trade hub that became a center for libraries and universities.
5. A vital mineral mined in the desert, essential for food preservation.
6. Seasonal winds that enabled predictable sea travel in the Indian Ocean.
7. The vast desert that merchants had to traverse to connect North and West Africa.
8. The religion spread throughout Africa by merchants, scholars, and missionaries.
9. The precious metal from West Africa that was highly valued in Europe and the Middle East.
10. An animal product exported from East Africa, often traded alongside gold.
12. The transition region between the Sahara Desert and the savannas.

1. A long line of merchants traveling together across the desert.
4. A coastal city-state renowned for its architectural marvels like the Great Mosque.
5. The coastal culture and language formed by a blend of African and Islamic influences.
6. Term used to describe the sea-based trade connections of East Africa.
9. The earliest of the three major West African empires fueled by trade
11. The powerful empire that succeeded Ghana and was known for its immense wealth.