Module 2.3: Abraham Cresques Catalan Atlas
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13/10/2026 4:50 pm
The map shows that medieval Europeans had knowledge of West Africa’s wealth and political power. The king who is holding gold highlights the importance of gold in the region’s economy and its role in trans-Saharan trade. However, they may not have fully understood its different cultures and societies. It focuses a lot on kings and gold, so it shows only one side of Africa.
27/10/2026 7:00 am
Beautifully summarized, Emma!