Exercise
Form 4: Salt and Gold: The Economic Engine
Study the vital role of salt and gold in driving the West African economy. Learn why these two commodities served as the primary economic engine of trade.
Questions
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What famous title did Arab historians give to West Africa due to its abundance of precious metal?
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What happened if common citizens found gold in Ghana?
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Why did the King of Ghana restrict ownership of gold nuggets?
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Which trading city served as a major southern terminal for caravans crossing the desert?
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Why was salt essential for food storage in West Africa?
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Why was salt scarce in the West African savanna?
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What primary transport method moved salt slabs from desert mines to southern markets?
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How did West African kings protect merchant caravans from bandits?
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Which metal allowed West Africans to make superior farming tools and weapons?
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How did long-distance trade impact cultural development in West Africa?
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What form did gold take when used for daily marketplace purchases?
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What was the largest single source of revenue for the royal treasury in West Africa?