Answer:
Explanation:Since I can't access a map or previous page, I'll provide examples of goods and religions that were commonly traded on the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes during the post-classical era:
1. Goods:
a. Gold: Exported from regions such as the Wangara region in West Africa.
- Traded to:
- North African cities such as Cairo, Tunis, or Fez.
- Mediterranean cities such as Venice, Genoa, or Constantinople.
- Middle Eastern cities such as Baghdad or Damascus.
- Affects on civilizations:
- Increased wealth and prosperity in the trading cities.
- Facilitated the growth of banking and financial institutions.
- Encouraged the development of long-distance trade networks.
2. Salt: Exported from salt mines in the Sahara Desert.
- Traded to:
- West African kingdoms such as Ghana, Mali, or Songhai.
- Sahelian cities such as Timbuktu or Gao.
- North African cities such as Tunis or Tripoli.
- Affects on civilizations:
- Essential for preserving food and sustaining life in hot climates.
- Contributed to the economic development of West African kingdoms.
- Promoted cultural exchange and interaction along the trade routes.
3. Islam: Religion originating in the Arabian Peninsula.
- Traded to:
- West African kingdoms such as Ghana, Mali, or Kanem-Bornu.
- North African cities such as Cairo, Tunis, or Fez.
- Sahelian cities such as Timbuktu or Gao.
- Affects on civilizations:
- Spread of Islamic faith and cultural practices.
- Establishment of Islamic education centers and mosques.
- Influence on legal, political, and social structures in recipient societies.
