Gold and Salt Part 1

Why do cities form on trade routes?

• Because of tourism

• Because people move there to work

• Because of natural resources

• Because of climate

The City of Portland formed because of ______ and still thrives by shipping computer parts, grain, and airplane parts to people all over the world.

• tourism

• agriculture

• trade

• technology

What is one of the main exports from Oregon farms to Asia?

• Fruits

• Grain

• Electronics

• Textiles

The Port of Portland is known for shipping which of the following?

• Furniture

• Computer parts

• Clothing

• Automobiles

Cargo in Central Oregon is primarily transported by ______.

• Air

• Train

• Ship

• Truck

The Empire of Ghana was known for its trade in gold and ____.

• Silver

• Diamonds

• Salt

• Iron

Why was salt considered as valuable as gold in ancient times?

• It was rare

• It was essential for food preservation

• It was used as currency

• All of the above.

Salt was valued as much as gold because it was ______.

• abundant

• essential for survival

• decorative

• a luxury item

What was the significance of Ghana's location in ancient trade?

• It was a center for copper mining

• It was between places with gold and salt

• It was a major food producer

• It was isolated from trade routes.

What was the role of Ghana's military in the trade routes?

• They attacked traders

• They protected the trade route in exchange for gold and salt

• They ignored the trade routes

• They taxed the traders