Which product, together with groundnut and cotton, was a main export of the north before oil?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Hides and skins
- Step 1: The north kept cattle and goats. Step 2. Hides and skins from Kano were widely exported. Answer: Hides and skins. Why not the others: cocoa, palm oil and rubber come from the south.
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