Of the following commodities, which was the most important source of wealth for central African kingdoms?

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Jaeden Arnold

30 April, 11:16

Of the following commodities, which was the most important source of wealth for central African kingdoms?

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Melina Santana · Answer 1

Salt

The Central African kingdoms relied on salt to flavor and preserve food as well as to trade with the kingdoms in eastern Africa. Salt was accessible from salt mines and dry salt lakes which was unique to the Central African kingdoms.