State five economic activities of the Asante during the 19th century
Answer:
- They were farmers who cultivated yams, vegetables and fruits.
- They kept livestock
- They practiced trade. They traded in ivory, slaves and gold in return for guns.
- They were hunters and
- Gold mining was an important economic activity among the Asante.
- They raided their neighbours for cattle, ivory and slaves.
- They practiced iron working.