Ghana, particularly during its historical period as the Gold Coast, offered traders valuable resources such as gold, ivory, and kola nuts. Its strategic location along trade routes facilitated commerce between West Africa and the Mediterranean, allowing for the exchange of goods like textiles and spices. Additionally, Ghana's rich agricultural products, including grains and palm oil, attracted traders from various regions. Overall, its wealth in Natural Resources and favorable trade conditions made it a significant hub for trade in West Africa.
Islam
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What religion did the traders bring to the people of Ghana and Mali
Islam spread in Mali and Ghana by the Arab Muslim traders.
The Ghana's kings used the tax money they collected to support Ghana's growing army. Traders weren't the only people who had to pay the taxes.
Islam was first brought to Ghana through Muslim traders and missionaries.
Traders would bring salt to Ghana and other things of intrest, mostley salt was traded for gold during the period of trade,
They brought the religion of Islam with them, which led to Ghana becoming a Muslim Empire.
The Ghana's kings used the tax money they collected to support Ghana's growing army. Traders weren't the only people who had to pay the taxes.
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
Salt
Since many traders passed through Ghana for safety, they made a lot of profit by taxing them to pass. There were always traders and the more there were, the more money the Empire got.