What goods were traded and exchanged by Native American peoples near Casa Grande and Tuzigoot? What kind of economy existed in this region before money? How did people work and trade in order to survive? Background Different cultures surrounding Tuzigoot had different resources found in their regions, not found in other areas. In order to survive, everyone needed to trade products they produced to other Cultures who then traded for some of their products. Food and clothing were big trade items... but macaw parrots and turquoise jewelry too! The region is a large desert. Different Cultures live Duration: 90 Minutes.