Ancient Africa - Empire of Ancient Ghana

Where was the region of the Empire of Ghana?

• west of the Nile river

• east of the Nile river

• south of the Sahara Desert

• north of the Sahara Desert

How many people lived in the capital city of Koumbi Saleh?

• 20,000

• 2,000

• 30,000

• 25,000

Who was the first king of the empire?

• Ancient Ghana

• Cessar Leono

• Dinga Cisse

• Jonathan Reynolds

What does the word "Ghana" mean?

• Mighty

• Warrior King

• The Royal Guard

• Empire

What were the main sources of wealth for the Empire of Ghana?

• iron and gold

• gold and silver

• bronze and titanium

• lumber and agriculture

What was iron used for ?

• to produce long lasting buildings

• to produce ships

• to produce utensils for cooking

• to produce weapons and tools

What did they use gold for?

• to build temples of worship

• to trade with other nations for other resources

• to celebrate the king with lavish riches

• to sell for food

Who did Ghana establish trade relations with?

• Hindus

• Muslims

• Americans

• Egyptians

How did they transport goods?

• elephants

• horses

• camels

• carriages

What caused the fall of the Empire of Ghana?

• a trading dispute caused war

• lack of resources

• pressure and attacks from the Muslim nations

• gold and iron ran out in the mines