Question
Which of these were the MAIN basis for the trans-Saharan caravan trade that built the empire of Ghana?
a. sugar and copper
b. silk and spices
c. salt and gold
d. wood and olive oil
a. sugar and copper
b. silk and spices
c. salt and gold
d. wood and olive oil
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The MAIN basis for the trans-Saharan caravan trade that built the empire of Ghana was **c. salt and gold**. Salt was highly valued in the region for its preservation properties, while gold was abundant in West Africa and highly sought after in trade.