What were two ways of earning a living in a west african kingdom

The main items traded were gold and salt. The gold mines of West Africa provided great wealth to West African Empires such as Ghana and Mali. Other items that were commonly traded included ivory, kola nuts, cloth, slaves, metal goods, and beads.

Explanation: 1. Through the mineral resources they possessed, such as gold, salt and copper, which were the basis of their livelihood since, through their commercialization, many kingdoms prospered in West Africa.

2. The trade routes where the slaves would travel, as well as the products that would be exchanged. These routes made it easier for them to have a much more lucrative and productive trade.