Ghana: A West African Trading Empire

1. Arab scholars described Ghana as a

• land of enchantment.

• land of gold.

• land of kings.

• land of taxes.

What is one way the king of Ghana preserved his power?

• He maintained a large army.

• He fathered many sons.

• He wore colorful robes.

• He held court every week.

Because of its location, what role did Ghana play in North African trade?

• salt merchant

• gold miner

• middleman

• . consumer

Which of the following factors increased trans-Saharan trade?

• A. the growth of cities

• B. the introduction of camels

• C. the discovery of salt

• D. the population increase

If you came from the southern forests, you traded to get what necessary resource?

• A. gold

• B. koala nuts

• C. leather

• D. salt

Ghana made money on trade by

• A. taxing traders.

• B. selling gold.

• C. buying camels.

• D. mining salt.

Why did the Wangarans trade silently?

• A. because they had no spoken language

• B. to keep their gold mines' locations secret

• C. to have power over those with whom they traded

• D. because they disliked other traders

The empire of Ghana fell, in part, because of

• A. a loss of resources.

• B. an increase in corruption.

• C. a weak king.

• D. a failing economy.

Read these facts about the king of Ghana:

He ruled a large army. He led people in worship. He kept large amounts of gold.

· What do these facts reveal about the king?

• A. He was a skilled artisan.

• B. He was very powerful.

• C. His people loved him.

• D. His allies were loyal to him.

Which of the following contributed to the growth of trans-Saharan trade?

• A. Christianity

• B. poverty

• C. camels

• D. date palms