Which of the following best summarizes the trans-Saharan trade during the first millennium C.E.?
A. Trade increased significantly during this time period, and both the northern and southern ends of the route benefited greatly from the influx of goods.
B. Trade was weighted far more from south to north than north to south.
C. Muslim states at the northern end of the trade route would not permit the sale of slaves in their lands.
D. Though easier than in earlier times, the arduous journey across the Sahara made trade extremely difficult.
Answer: A
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