U4L16 - Ghana: A West African Trading Empire

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In what present-day countries was the kingdom of Ghana located?

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Mali and Mauritania

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What power did the king of Ghana have?

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He was the head of the army, he had the final say in matters of justice, and he led people in religious worship.

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In Ghana, who would inherit the throne if the king died? Options: the son of the king, the son of the king's sister, the daughter of the king, the daughter of the king's sister

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the son of the king's sister

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Which of the following is true of Ghana's military? Soldiers were not respected or well paid. The king had a regular army as well as reserve forces. Soldiers were the only people who had to complete military training. Army uniforms were plain and without decoration.

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The king had a regular army as well as reserve forces.

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Ghana was wealthy because the government collected taxes on goods passing through Ghana.

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collected taxes on goods passing through Ghana.

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Ghana was located between two areas that wanted to trade. The areas were North Africa and West Africa.

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North Africa and West Africa.

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How did the introduction of camels around 300 C.E. cause the trans-Saharan trade to grow?

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Traders could establish new routes across the Sahara.

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Which word best describes Ibn Battuta's journey to West Africa?

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dangerous

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What product did people from North Africa want most?

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gold

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West Africans used salt to

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keep food from spoiling, add taste to their food, improve their diet.