Exercise
Form 2: The Silent Barter System & Trade Commodities
Discover how silent barter functioned as a trading method in West Africa. Explore the major commodities exchanged through this unique system.
Questions
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What trade method allowed traders to exchange goods without speaking directly?
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Why did gold miners in West Africa insist on using silent barter?
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How did the silent barter process work?
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Why was salt essential for health and survival in West Africa?
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Besides gold, what forest product was traded from West Africa for its stimulant properties?
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Which trade items were brought from North Africa southward to West Africa?
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Who collected taxes on all trade goods entering and leaving Ghana?
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What was a major advantage of the silent barter system for traders?
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Which desert settlement was famous for its vast salt mines?
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What material did miners in Taghaza use to build their homes due to a lack of timber?
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What sea shells were used as a form of currency in West African markets?
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How did collecting trade taxes help West African rulers expand their empires?