Ghana Review

The trans-Saharan trade increased greatly as a result of what animal being used in trade?

• Horses

• Camels

• Goats

• Donkeys

_______ was the most sought after good.

• Silver

• Copper

• Iron

• Gold

What was the purpose of a silent barter?

Answer explanation

It helped to guard the secret location of their gold mines.

When caravans wanted to make a trade offer they would _______?

Answer explanation

Beat on drums

How did Ghana's government get most of their money?

• Not allowing outside people

• Giving gold to the people

• Collecting taxes on travelers

• Selling camels for transportation

What power did the king NOT have?

• Leading the army

• Final say for what is right

• Leading religious worship

• Determining social classes

True or False: The Ghana king owned all of the gold nuggets in the kingdom.

Who inherited the throne if the king died?

• The king's son

• The king's daughter

• The kings nephew

• The king's niece

Which is NOT a reason why people left Ghana?

• Lack of crops

• Lack of water

• Lack of homes

• Lack of trees