1. Exchanging items and ideas West African Ghanaians meet North African Arabs

2. West African Ghanaians offered these items for trade/sale: Ivory – pure tusks of African elephants or carved ivory for jewelry or keepsakes. Ebony – the dense hard wood of a deep rich black color with occasional grey streaks

3. West African Ghanaians offered these items for trade/sale: Kente cloth – colorful woven cloth with basket-like designs. Artwork – jewelry and carvings by local artists.

4. West African Ghanaians offered these items for trade/sale: Exotic feathers – to be used for clothing, jewelry, fans, and quill pens. Animal skins – for clothing, blankets, and decorative rugs.

5. West African Ghanaians offered these items for trade/sale: Baskets – hand woven with intricate designs by local weavers. Gourds – locally grown and carved to be containers, artwork, or drums.

6. North African Arabs brought these ideas with them to West Africa: Islam – a belief in one God, Allah, and that Muhammad was his last prophet. Arabic – both the oral language and the writing system.

7. North African Arabs brought these ideas with them to West Africa: Patrilineal Succession- the idea of the King’s son inheriting the throne when the king dies. Paper and books – for keeping records in and for learning.

8. North African Arabs brought these items with them to West Africa: Glass beads – for jewelry and clothing. Fine ceramics – for dishes, statues, and jewelry