Lesson 16 section 4: The Exchange of Goods

What was the capital city of Ghana known for?

• The production of silk

• The great marketplace in Kumbi

• The first university in West Africa

• Its large salt mines

What goods could people purchase in the marketplace of Kumbi?

• Cattle, sheep, honey, and ivory

• Electronics and spices

• Plastic goods and synthetic fabrics

• Cars and modern machinery

Who were the main buyers of enslaved people in Kumbi?

• European settlers

• South American colonists

• Arab merchants

• Asian traders

How did traders conduct business with the Wangarans?

• Through intermediaries

• Through silent barter

• Using a common language

• Via written contracts

What were the two advantages of the silent barter system?

• Speed and efficiency

• Anonymity and security

• Trade across languages and secrecy of gold mines

• Low cost and high profit