Explain the causes and effects of the growth of trans-saharan trade
Explain the expansion of empires influenced trade and communication over time
The growth of interregional trade was encouraged by innovations in existing transportation technologies.
Improved transportation technologies and commercial practices led to an increased volume of trade and expanded the geographical range of existing trade routes, including the trans-saharan trade network
The expansion of empires--including Mali in West Africa- facilitated Afro-Eurasion trade and communication as new people were drawn in to the economies and trade networks