Berber Traders
Definition
The Berbers are an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa who historically played a crucial role in trans-Saharan trade routes.
Analogy
Imagine Berber traders as the Amazon delivery drivers of their time. They ensured that goods (like gold) reached from one point to another across vast and challenging terrains.
Related terms
Trans-Saharan Trade Routes: These were trading routes crossing the Sahara Desert and connecting communities in North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa. Goods like gold, salt, and slaves were traded along these routes.
Nomadic Lifestyle: This is a way of life characterized by moving from place to place instead of settling permanently in one location. Many Berbers led nomadic lives due to their involvement in trade.
Silk Road Trade Route: An ancient network of trade routes that connected East Asia with Europe and Africa. While it's different geographically from where most Berber traders operated, it serves as another example of long-distance trade routes in history.
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