Linked trade between Mediterranean countries and West Africa linked trade between Mediterranean countries and West Africa

linked trade between Mediterranean countries and West Africa.

• linked trade between Mediterranean countries and West Africa.

• It was an important trade route from the eighth century until the late sixteenth century.

• Trade was conducted by caravans driven by Arabian camels.

• It was used primarily to trade gold, ivory, spices, wheat, animals, and plants.

• West Africa's main trade items were gold and salt.

• The north had salt and needed gold. The south had gold, and needed salt.

Controlled the gold and salt trade.

• Controlled the gold and salt trade.

• Provided ivory and slaves.

• Adopted Islam in 985 AD.

• Prosperous.

• Conquered by Berbers and Tuaregs.

Ruled Mali from 1312 to 1337.

• Ruled Mali from 1312 to 1337.

• Participated in Hajj from the capital of Niani to Mecca in 1314.

• Brought 300 lbs of gold, 80-100 camels, and 60,000 men.

• gave away huge sums of gold throughout the Trans-Saharan route that its value declined.

• Spread Islam in the Mali empire.

Born into a rich Muslim family.

• Born into a rich Muslim family.

• In 1325-1326, he attempted the hajj to Mecca twice. A local rebellion attacked him which caused him to turn back the first time.

• He traveled by way of camels, horses, and sailed across the Red Sea.

• Didn’t like the way West Africa didn’t veil their women.

• Became a Delhi teacher and judge for a Sultan in India but didn't like how they didn't focus on Muslim.

• Became an ambassador in China but he did not like China very much because they were Buddhist, instead of Muslim.