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Why was demand for salt as high as gold at one time?
Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.Salt and gold were highly valued in the ancient world because salt was their only preservative for meats and gold was the basis for their money and elaborate decorations.
What did West African Empires trade?
salt and gold
How did the west empires become wealthy and powerful?
Gold and salt!!
What did geological location have to do with gold and salt trading empires?
It was exloited
Why did salt mines break apart ancient African empires?
The salt broke up ancient African empires because the people with gold traded with the people that had salt,so the people in between could charge the people with gold money.
The West African trade empires made their money mainly by trading salt and?
The West African trade empires made their money mainly by trading slaves, salt and gold.
Metal in Africa that was traded for salt?
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.
What 2 resources did West African empires trade to gain wealth?
Salt and Gold
What two African empires became wealthy from trading salt and gold?
GHANA AND MALI
What two west African empires became wealthy from trading salt and gold?
The Mali Empire and the Ghana Empire were the two West African empires that became wealthy from trading salt and gold. The Ghana Empire lasted from c. 400 to c. 1200.
What did West African empires need to purchase from their trading partners A gold B salt C coffee D silk?
b salt
Ghana Mali Songhai What was the importance of the empires listed above?
They controlled the trade of salt, gold, and ivory across the Sahara.
