What Role Did Trade Play in the Emergence of Large

question 77

Essay

What role did trade play in the emergence of large kingdoms in West Africa?

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Definitions:

Unrealized Gain

The increase in value of an asset or investment that has not been sold, therefore not yet generating actual profit.

Fair Value Adjustment

A financial accounting process of adjusting the carrying value of an asset or liability to align with its current market value.

Available-for-Sale

A classification for financial assets implying that they are not primarily held for trading purposes but can be sold if needed.

Unrealized Loss

An unrealized loss occurs when an asset's value decreases, but the asset has not yet been sold, so the loss is not yet realized in a transaction.