The Rise and Fall of the Ghana Empire

Where was the Ghana Empire located?

• Along the Atlantic coast of West Africa

• 100 miles north of the Niger River

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the grasslands of the Sahel

When did the Ghana Empire come into existence?

• Before 500 CE

• After 500 CE

• During the 12th century

• In 1957

What was the capital city of the Ghana Empire?

• Kumbi Saleh

• Outagust

• Cumbisale

• Sinjomasa

What were the people of the Ghana Empire called?

• Soninka

• Saminka

• Kante

• Al-Muravids

What was the Ghana Empire known for?

• Its diversity in people, languages, and beliefs

• Its control over the trans-Saharan trade routes

• Its military might and conquests

• Its advanced system of writing

What was the main industry in the Ghana Empire?

• Farming

• Gold mining

• Pottery making

• Weaving

What contributed to the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• Internal struggles and political conflicts

• Climate change and decreasing agricultural productivity

• Invasion by the Al-Muravids

• Lack of natural resources

Which empire succeeded the Ghana Empire?

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Al-Muravid Empire

• Soso Empire

What was the Ghana Empire's control over?

• Gold mines in West Africa

• Salt and ivory trade

• Trans-Saharan trade routes

• All of the above

What was the Ghana Empire's reputation in the Muslim world?

• A land of mystery and fabled wealth

• A powerful military force

• A center of trade and commerce

• A model for other West African civilizations