GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -In addition to gold and salt, a wide range of goods were transported along these trade routes. This includes ivory, spices, textiles, weapons, and enslaved people. Gold was mined in West Africa and was highly valued across the world. Salt was a vital commodity that was used for preserving food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Goods from Western and Central Africa were traded across trade routes to faraway places like Europe, the Middle East, and India. What did they trade? The main items traded were gold and salt. The gold mines of West Africa provided great wealth to West African Empires such as Ghana and Mali.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main items traded were gold and salt. The gold mines of West Africa made empires such as Ghana and Mali very wealthy. Other commonly traded items included ivory, cloth, slaves, metal goods, and beads. Major cities developed as trade centers.