The Great Zimbabwe Empire was located over a large gold mine. This allowing them to mine for large quantities and use it for trade.Their empire was the head of the gold and ivory trade. They traded among Kilwa (Eastern Africa), China, and Arabia.
The main country that the Great Zimbabwe Empire traded with was China. the Great Zimbabwe Empire traded goods that they had produced, i.e. spears and arrow heads, with China for beads.
Many goods were produced throughout the empire. With the use of Iron they produced hoes, axes, spear and arrow heads, and knives. Also, they used copper, bronze, and gold to make bracelets and beads.
The Kingdom of Zimbabwe receives an A for economy. The kingdom was a large influence in trade with China, Kilwa, and Arabia. The kingdom also mined iron, gold, and copper, using the iron for various tools and weapons and the copper for bracelets and beads. The kingdom knew how to benefit from trade, but it also knew how to sustain itself.
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Zimbabwe,
http://bruceowen.com/worldprehist/3250s14.htm
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