Chapter 12 7th grade

Ghana had great LOCATION for trade because it was  

• where Walmart was located
• where the salt 
• where gold mines were located
• the Middleman between great stuff

What encouraged trans-Saharan trade(trade across Sahara desert?) 

• Population doubled
• Bieber moved South of the desert
• Camels were introduced
• Cities were growing

Ghana got WEALTHY by

• taxing the people that trade
• buying camels
• opening Skyzone
• buying large amounts of gold

The king of Ghana remained in power in his kingdom by

• Throwing gold nuggets at invaders
• Having many sons to take over 
• having a huge army at his command
• having Mrs. Scott as his general

Ghana was described as the 

• Land of Rainforests
• Land of Gold
• Land of Salt
• Land of OZ

Why did the North Africans and Wangarans barter (trade) silently?

• They were shy
• They spoke different languages
• They hated each other
• They smelled really bad

What did the Wangarans of the Southern Forest really need from the North Africans traders?

• gold

• salt

• smartphones

• camels

What was a reason that led to the downfall of Ghana?

• lack of natural resources

• high taxes

• disease spread

• Mrs Scott became queen

Ancient city of Jenne-Jeno started in 250 BCE-How long ago was that approximately?

• 1750 years ago

• 2000 years ago

• 2250 years ago

• 3250 years ago

Who finally conquered Kumbi, the capital of the Ghana Empire?

• Mande people of Mali Empire

• Muslims of Abbisid Empire

• Roman Empire

• aliens