The Kingdom of Ghana

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Where was Ghana located?

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West Africa

Answer explanation

The empire of Ghana was located in West Africa.

Front

What was the metal that made Ghana wealthy and powerful?

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Gold

Front

Which city was the capital of Ghana?

Back

Koumbi Saleh

Answer explanation

Koumbi Saleh was the capital because the king lived their in his palace. The other cities listed were also important in Ghana for trading.

Front

Who were the founders of Ghana?

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Soninke clans

Front

There was more than one factor that caused Ghana's fall. True or False?

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True

Answer explanation

There were many reasons of Ghana's decline:

-other trade routes opening

-agricultural work decreasing

-Almoravids invading

Front

What did Ghanaians believe in? Options: Spirits, Food, God

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Spirits

Front

What animal made it easier to transport goods while leading caravans across the desert?

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camels

Front

After the fall of Ghana what empire was founded and built on top of it? (after Susu's reign)

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Mali Empire

Front

How do tributes work?

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local kings paid taxes to the high king.

Front

Why did Islam become so important as a religion and influence government and education in West Africa?

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because Muslims moved there to be merchants and shared their faith; Islam spread through trade across the Sahara; some kings converted to Islam.