Ghana- A West African Trading Empire (Lesson 16)

In what present-day countries was the kingdom of Ghana located?

• Mali and Mauritania

• Sierra Leone and Liberia

• Morocco and Algeria

• Nigeria and Cameroon

What power did the king of Ghana have?

• He was the head of the army.

• He had the final say in matters of justice.

• He led people in religious worship.

• all of the above

In Ghana, which of the following people would inherit the throne if the king died?

• the son of the king

• the son of the king's sister

• the daughter of the king

• the daughter of the king's sister

Which of the following is true of Ghana's military?

• Soldiers were not respected or well paid.

• The king had a regular army as well as reserve forces.

• Soldiers were the only people who had to complete military training.

• Army uniforms were plain and without decoration.

Ghana was wealthy because the government

• did not allow foreigners to travel into Ghana.

• distributed gold to its citizens.

• collected taxes on goods passing through Ghana.

• laced heavy taxes on its people.

Ghana was located between two areas that wanted to trade. The areas were

• North Africa and East Africa.

• North Africa and West Africa.

• West Africa and East Africa.

• West Africa and South Africa.

How did the introduction of camels around 300 C.E. cause the trans-Saharan trade to grow?

• Traders could establish new routes across the Sahara.

• Traders did not have to pay taxes if they traveled with camels.

• Traders used the camels to find water.

• Traders sold camels to West Africans.

Which word best describes Ibn Battuta's journey to West Africa?

• short

• simple

• unsuccessful

• dangerous

What product did people from North Africa want most?

• salt

• silk

• gold

• copper

West Africans used salt to

• keep food from spoiling.

• add taste to their food.

• improve their diet.

• all of the above