Question

Which of the following describes the trade systems for the early African societies of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

A.Slaves and birds are traded widely throughout Africa.

B.Gold is traded in exchange for Salt from Northern Africa.

C.Jade is grown in the Sahara Desert and traded for salt in Europe.

D.Salt is traded from the Roman Empire to Northern Africa.

Answer 1

The answer is B

The reason why it’s B is because The gold-salt trade in Africa made Ghana a powerful empire because they controlled the trade routes and taxed traders. Control of gold-salt trade routes helped Ghana, Mali, and Songhai to become large and powerful West African kingdoms.

Answer 2

I think the answer is B.