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1
Q

trade

A
  • Middle East, Europe, and Asia
  • long and dangerous
  • profitable
  • Niger and Senegal Rivers
2
Q

What is the most important thing to have when traveling across the Saharan desert?

A

camel

3
Q

On what side of the dune should you walk on?

A

the side that is hit by the wind

4
Q

Why are camels eyes unique?

A

they have triple eyelids

5
Q

How do you know if a well is nearby?

A

a crisscross of tracks

6
Q

How much does a camel drink at one time?

A

3 - 4 gallons of water

7
Q

What is the easiest way to die in the Sahara?

A

when you separate from a group

8
Q

Tuareg warriors

A
  • they are group of people that travel across the Sahara
  • they are good navigators
  • they control certain areas of the Sahara
9
Q

What color clothing should you wear?

A

white

10
Q

What protection do travelers use in a sandstorm?

A

camels

11
Q

Supplies from a Baobab tree

A
  • they be around wells
  • they give you shade
  • it has honey/fruit/eggs

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