Question

8 why was salt such a valuable item to trade? a it was the only seasoning available for cooking b it only came from outside africa c it was used to transport gold d it could save food from spoiling

Explanation:

Salt was highly valuable in trade primarily because it acts as a preservative. Before modern refrigeration, salting food was a critical way to prevent spoilage, allowing communities to store and transport food over long periods, especially for groups like travelers, merchants, and armies. Option A is incorrect because other seasonings existed; Option B is wrong as salt sources were present across many regions including Africa; Option C is false because salt was not used to transport gold.

Answer:

D. It could save food from spoiling