Question
e bend of the Niger River was the focal point of trade in Western Sahara. Why was this river so important?
A.
The Niger River is the only saltwater river in Africa.
B.
The Niger did not experience annual flooding and was safe to travel on.
C.
The Niger is the closest major source of water to the Sahara desert.
D.
The Niger provided easy access to the Nile River and Egypt.
A.
The Niger River is the only saltwater river in Africa.
B.
The Niger did not experience annual flooding and was safe to travel on.
C.
The Niger is the closest major source of water to the Sahara desert.
D.
The Niger provided easy access to the Nile River and Egypt.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
C. The Niger is the closest major source of water to the Sahara desert.
The Niger River was crucial for trade in the region because it provided a vital source of water for the surrounding areas, facilitating trade and agriculture in an otherwise arid landscape.
C. The Niger is the closest major source of water to the Sahara desert.
The Niger River was crucial for trade in the region because it provided a vital source of water for the surrounding areas, facilitating trade and agriculture in an otherwise arid landscape.