REVISED: West African Empires Unit Assessment 2024-2025

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Which empires were instrumental in shaping West African history? Options: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai; Egypt, Nubia, and Kush; Rome, Greece, and Persia; China, India, and Japan

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Ghana, Mali, and Songhai

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Where was the medieval trading empire of Ghana located?

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Between the Sahara and the headwaters of the Sénégal and Niger rivers

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What was a major trade route in ancient Ghana known for?

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Gold and salt

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Where is salt mined in Ghana?

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From the desert

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Where is gold mined in Ghana?

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Near the coast of Africa

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What did kings do to gold before it could be traded in Ghana?

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They taxed it.

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Where does Ghana lie in relation to gold and salt mines?

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Ghana lies between the gold and salt mines.

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How did Ghana become wealthy through trade?

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By owning the land where traders would meet and taxing them

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Many traders from Northern Africa and the Middle East moved to Ghana’s cities to participate in the rich trade. Most of these traders were _.

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Muslims

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What was a constant feature of traditional Saharan society in Ghana? Options: Patrilineal inheritance, Matrilineal inheritance, Democratic elections, Military rule

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Matrilineal inheritance