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What were the economic activities of the people of the Asante empire?
i) They participated in the local trade where they exchanged commodities such as fish, salt and cloth with their neighbours, Goan and Ga
ii) They participated in the long distance trade as middlemen between traders from North Africa and those from the South
Their main commodities of trade were salt, gold, kolanuts and slaves
iii) They grew crops such as kolanuts and grain
iv) They practiced crafts especially the manufacturing of items such as baskets and pots
v) They practiced iron working and made tools like hoes, bangles and arrows,
vi) They practiced hunting and gathering of fruits and roots
OR
? They grew crops for food/trade;
? They carried out trade among themselves/other groups.
? They were involved in mining;
? They practiced Art and crafts/basketry/weaving
? They practiced iron working/black smithing;
? They did hunting/gathering;
? They practiced pottery making
gregorymasila answered the question on February 5, 2018 at 06:23
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