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Gold and salt were used to buy ships that could be used for trade across the Mediterranean.
Gold and salt were used to buy ships that could be used for trade across the Mediterranean.
Salt could be mined and then traded for gold to make Ghanaian jewelry.
Salt could be mined and then traded for gold to make Ghanaian jewelry.
Gold provided a form of currency that could be used to buy iron for weapons.
Gold provided a form of currency that could be used to buy iron for weapons.
Gold could be traded for salt, which was used to preserve food and maintain health.
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The statement that best describes the role of gold in Ghana’s wealth and power is:
Gold could be traded for salt, which was used to preserve food and maintain health.
This reflects the historical significance of gold in facilitating trade and enhancing the wealth of the Ghanaian empire, particularly through its exchange for essential commodities like salt.
