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The traders of Ghana did not speak the language of many of the new traders who crossed the Sahara. So, instead of speaking they do this procedure. It also kept the exact location of the gold mines secret from the salt traders. Pretty good system don't you think? lol
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What were the two advantages of the silent barter system used by Wangarans?
Two advantages in the silent barter system was that , it did not expose the location of gold mines and , it was a more peaceful way of trading.
Does th choctaw people have a money or barter system?
they had a barter system. they didn't have money, just trade goods,
How do you spell barter?
That is the correct spelling of "barter" (to trade by exchanging goods).
Why trade exist?
barter
What is barter trade?
Barter trade is a form of exchange, but without the use of currency. (Example: You could trade someone a pencil for a sheet of paper)
What was the silent trade?
Silent trade is a way to trade without talking to the other group. It was used for groups who did not share a common language. Go to wikipedia.org and type in silent trade for more information.
How did trade in Ghana change overtime?
Ghana's trade changed over time for multiple reasons. One reason is as trade got more popular, they taxed the trades twice (enter with items to trade and items that were traded). Another reason is they started a process called silent barter to make trade peaceful. Ghana's army (when strong) took over trade routes from merchants. As trade in salt and gold increased, so did Ghana's wealth power, and military strength.
Name a trading where no one needs to talk?
Silent barter is a type of trading the does not require verbal communication. It is very useful when the trading partners do not understand each others' language. It is also known as silent trade, dumb barter, and depot trade.
What were the two advantages of the silent barter system used by Wangarans?
Two advantages in the silent barter system was that , it did not expose the location of gold mines and , it was a more peaceful way of trading.
How do people trade?
People trade by swapping good for goods (barter) or swapping money for a good or service.
Does th choctaw people have a money or barter system?
they had a barter system. they didn't have money, just trade goods,
Which empire developed the slient trade?
No empire developed silent trade, also called dumb barter (mute) or depot trade. This was a form of barter in which goods were exchanged without any direct contact between the traders. One group went to a customary spot, deposited the goods to be traded, and withdrew, sometimes giving a signal. It was practiced between traders who could not speak each other's language to trade without talking. It was practiced by tribes in Africa in their trade with India, in ancient Ghana, by the Kushites and the Aksumites of East Africa, in Lapland, Siberia, India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Timor and New Guinea. The ancient Greek geographer Herodotus said that it was used in the gold trade between Carthage and Ghana.
How can you use barter in sentence?
Barter is a trading system where people trade goods or services that they think are around the same value.
What is it when people traded goods?
A trade, an exchange, or barter. An economic system which operates without money is called a barter system.
Why did people stop using items as money?
They haven't it is called barter and people do it all the time. There are barter groups where they trade a service or item for something they need.
How do you spell barter?
That is the correct spelling of "barter" (to trade by exchanging goods).
Why trade exist?
barter
