Question

Give 2 reasons why gold was important to people in North Africa.

Answer 1

You stated this in the past tense.

To what time period are you referring?

Answer 2

During Medieval times, like the time of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, etc.

Answer 3

North Africa benefitted by selling supplies to the caravans carrying gold to be traded. The gold also supplied a solid currency for them to buy and sell other goods, such as salt.