The trans-Saharan trade routes would not have been possible were it not for the domestication of
A) Camels.
B) Donkeys.
C) Horses.
D) Cows.
E) Llamas.

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The domestication of camels was crucial to the success of the trans-Saharan trade routes, as these animals were well-suited to the harsh desert terrain and could carry heavy loads over long distances without needing much water. Donkeys, horses, cows, and llamas were also domesticated animals, but they were not as well-suited to desert travel and did not play as significant a role in the trans-Saharan trade.

The Trans-Saharan Trade Routes Would Not Have Been Possible Were