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What was the most valuable item of African trade?
salt, or gold 8)
What was an important trade item from China to Europe?
Milk
Why was salt an important trade item in ancient times?
Salt was important in ancient times, because importing and exporting before modern transportation was difficult to impossible. Salt was not found everywhere, so if you got your hands on some, you could enjoy or sell it. It was and still is used to preserve foods. It still is a very important item. AS one of the five tastes you are bone with is for salt. You can not live without salt.
Why is salt important in the Africans trade networks?
Because we use salt in alot of our foods! So the salt was important to make the foods.
What was the most important trade item to Rome?
peppercorn, spices
What did the Almoravids trade in Africa?
they traded salt because back then salt was as important as gold was
What did Arabia trade with Europe?
The main item traded between Arabia and Europe was most likely salt.
What all did the kwakiutl trade?
Copper was an important item of trade for the Kwakiutl. It was the most highly prized item in the potlatch ceremony.
What was songhay important trade?
with gold ivory and salt for gold
What were the three most important trade commodities of West African?
The three most important trade commodities of West Africa were gold, salt, and ivory. Gold was highly sought after, contributing to the wealth of empires like Mali and Ghana. Salt was essential for preservation and nutrition, making it a valuable trade item, while ivory, sourced from elephants, was prized for its use in art and jewelry. These commodities facilitated extensive trade networks across the region and beyond.
Why do Africans trade the salt?
Salt at one time in history was very valuable. It was so precious that they had salt cellars with tiny spoons to make sure no one took too much. Only the high table in the Middle Ages had salt, so anyone who had salt to trade had an valued item.
Why was gold and salt important in trade?
Salt used to preserve and flavor food, was available in the Sahara.
