Explain why West Africa communities benefited from Trans – Saharan trade

      

Explain why West Africa communities benefited from Trans – Saharan trade

  

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samuel
i) West African communities were above to acquire essential commodities from the trade, for example cloth, glassware, hose, firearms and salt,

ii) Commercial centres developed along the trade routes eg Timbuktu, Jenne, Gao and Kano
These enhanced local trade

iii) Some African leaders established strong armies with the firearms that they acquired from trade
They used the armies for defending and expanding their kingdoms,

iv) It stimulated the production and exchange of locally produced commodities such as gold, kolanuts, ivory and slaves/local trade was stimulated

v) It led to the spread of Islam

vi) Introduction of Islamic culture in West Africa eg architectural designs and clothing,

vii) It opened up West Africa to the outside world and the establishment of diplomatic relations with north Africa

viii) Iron tools acquired through trade contributed to agricultural productions,

ix) Revenue raised from trade taxes were used for developing the empire
lemass answered the question on April 11, 2019 at 08:14


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