Question

multiple choice question which of the following statements concerning trade across the sahara is most accurate? o before the sahara region became a desert, the volume of trade there exceeded that of the mediterranean basin. o regular but limited trans - saharan trade occurred in ancient times and increased in later centuries. o because the atlantic ocean and red sea afforded ways around it, trade across the sahara was always minor. o because of the barrier of the desert, trade across the sahara was virtually impossible until modern times. need help? review these concept resources. read about the concept

Explanation:

Trans - Saharan trade was not non - existent before modern times. In ancient times, there was regular but limited trade, which grew over the centuries with the development of camel caravans and the establishment of trading cities. The Sahara was not an insurmountable barrier, and trade across it was significant enough to contribute to the economic and cultural development of regions on both sides. The first option is incorrect as there is no evidence that trade in the pre - desert Sahara exceeded that of the Mediterranean basin. The third option is wrong because trans - Saharan trade was not always minor. The fourth option is false as trade across the Sahara was possible and not virtually impossible until modern times.

Answer:

Regular but limited trans - Saharan trade occurred in ancient times and increased in later centuries.