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The Trans-Saharan trade network supported trade betwee West Africa & the Middle East.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Trans-Saharan trade network connected West African civilizations (Ghana, Mali, Songhai) with North Africa and the Middle East across the Sahara Desert. Gold, salt, slaves, and other goods moved along these routes, facilitating cultural and economic exchange. This network was crucial to West Africa's prosperity from the 8th to 16th centuries.

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