18. q: explain how the geographic features of africa influenced civilizations and trade. include the following terms in your sahara, camel, savanna and cataract.

The Sahara's size and harsh terrain limited movement. Camels could carry huge loads up to 5000 punds and could go 20-30 miles often without water. Camels were much better suited to the desert travel than horses. This made new trade routes possible.

The geographic features of Africa influenced trade greatly. Since there were so many big deserts like the Sahara, camels were used as a mode of transportation since you could ride long trips without feeding them. Cataracts also formed rivers and other bodies of water, which were openings for trade also.