History - Grade 6 - Term 1 - Free Printable

Final Answer:
The economy of Mapungubwe worked like this: The royal army captured cattle, which were given to the rulers. Chiefs paid tribute to the rulers using gold and ivory. In return, the rulers rewarded the chiefs with glass beads, pottery, and cloth. Young men looked after the royal cattle, and their chief could keep some cattle as a reward. Meanwhile, Arab traders brought goods like glass beads, pottery, and cloth, and took away ivory, gold, and skins from Mapungubwe. This system helped everyone get what they needed through trading and giving gifts.

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