G5 Bayou Bridges Unit 2 Topics1-3

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How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom’s economy?

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They collected taxes from traders.

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What was a significant factor in the prosperity of the Ghana Empire? Options: They built large naval fleets., They developed advanced agricultural techniques., They controlled the gold trade routes., They established a democratic government.

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They controlled the gold trade routes.

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Which resource was central to the wealth of the Ghana Empire?

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Gold

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Which detail below supports the conclusion that Kumbi Saleh was the most important city in Ghana?
It was close to an ocean.
It was near the Volta River.
It was at the edge of the Sahara.
It was at the center of several trade routes.

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It was at the center of several trade routes.

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What was one effect of the trans-Saharan trade?

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People in West Africa converted to Islam.

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What is one reason why the Ghana Empire fell?

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Conflict arose between Ghana’s leaders.

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What conclusion about Mansa Musa is supported by the image of the Catalan Atlas, a European map of the medieval world made in 1375 CE?

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He was famous around the world for his wealth.

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Which detail from the image supports your answer in the previous question? Mansa Musa is holding a gold nugget. Mansa Musa is shown wearing a robe. Arabic script appears above the throne. West African buildings appear in the background.

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Mansa Musa is holding a gold nugget.

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How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali?

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He formed a strong central government.

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Which group would have been in the middle of Mali’s social hierarchy? Options: enslaved people, warriors, traders, griots

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griots