Simple. In totalitarianism, as its name suggests, the government has TOTAL control of the country. No free press, other ideology bans, a strict police/military (and probably secret police), no freedom.
It is based around a king.
I don't know what document you are talking about BUT, nonetheless!
The U.S. Constitution: The Constitution of the United States established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was signed on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia
The U.S. Bill of Rights: The 1st-10th Amendments, our given rights. Freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to deny the quartering of soldiers, etc. .
Answer:
The answer is TRUE. Metals, cloth, onions, tomatoes and other manufactured goods were traded by west African Empires
Explanation:
The statement is true because west African empires traded Metals, cloth, onions, tomatoes and other manufactured goods. The gold and the salt were not their only basis of trade.