The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West African civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of ________. The trade carried out on the Silk Road was primarily based on ________. In addition to trading goods, the trans-Saharan trade route was also responsible for the spread of ________. The kingdoms of Mali and Ghana prospered primarily due to their control of ________. All of the trade and interaction of different groups created great influences on the development of the various ________ within Africa.
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-ivory and silk
-Islam
-gold and salt
-cultures
-trade routes