Why was trade crucial to the survival of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

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Dec 2, 2016

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Explanation:

Trade is very crucial for the survival of Ghana and Mali does not have much resources, so they trade with other people. Some depend on food in exchange for what Ghana and Mali have to offer. Both countries are located close to the equator, but also has a lot of desert. Deserts provide no food, so they depend on other nations that grow food to supply them. Trade is also crucial for other nations too!