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Actually, it was gold they traded for salt. The africans (believe it or not) valued salt more than gold. It could be used for flavoring and preserving foods.
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What was gold traded for in ancient Africa?
salt
What did Arab traders trade for gold in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The Arabs traded salt for West African gold at equal weight. (Salt was incredibly rare in West Africa.)
What items were traded in north Africa?
Common trading items were: ivory tusks of elephants, skins of various animals, spices, and the trading norm for other continents/countries.
Who traded with Africa?
during the time between the us revolutionary war and the us civil war England traded with Africa.
What two goods were traded in west Africa?
Yes it is possible. There is a technique called Jelqing and some men have reported gains of 4 inches plus
What kingdoms traded salt in Africa?
the Kalahari Desert is where the traded salt in Africa.
What was traded for gold in Africa?
salt
What was gold traded for in ancient Africa?
salt
What did Europeans trade in Africa?
Europeans traded gold for salt because they lacked in salt
What did the Almoravids trade in Africa?
they traded salt because back then salt was as important as gold was
What city in Africa was a trade route for salt and beads?
The great zimbabwe traded gold ans salt
What did west Africa trade thir abundnat gold for?
They traded their gold for salt
Why was salt and gold so powerful to the kingdoms of Africa?
Because back then in Africa salt was very scarce and one pound of gold would be worth one pound of salt and they traded salt for gold.
What kind of trade items Timbuktu traded?
Well, Timbuktu mainly traded salt,gold and ivory...the gold was sometimes used for their currency, but merchants normally traded it for its rich value. Salt came from Northern Africa, in the Sahara and gold was found in Western Africa.
What did Arab traders trade for gold in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The Arabs traded salt for West African gold at equal weight. (Salt was incredibly rare in West Africa.)
What did people trade in west Africa instead of trade goods?
They traded gold for salt because there was little salt and it is neccesary for life.
What are some goods that were traded in the eastern cnetral and southern Africa?
People traded salt, gold, Ivory, Animal skins, slaves, spices, and pepper By Brandon
