Ancient Kingdom of Ghana

Where was the ancient kingdom of Ghana located?

• Nigeria

• Ghana

• Mauritania

• Senegal

What resource made the rulers of Ghana wealthy?

• Salt

• Gold

• Ivory

• Horses

What did the king of Ghana trade for with Arabs?

• Gold

• Salt

• Horses

• Books

What led to the weakening of the kingdom of Ghana?

• Jealousy

• Fear

• Anger

• All of the above

Which empire invaded Ghana's capital city of Koumbi Saleh?

• Almoravids

• Mali

• Soninke

• Arabs

What happened to Ghana after it was absorbed into Mali?

• It became the next great empire

• It regained its power

• It was completely destroyed

• It formed an alliance with Mali

What was the role of the king in ancient Ghana?

• Leader of the army

• Controller of all trade

• Head administrator of justice

• All of the above

What resource was worth its weight in gold in ancient Ghana?

• Ivory

• Salt

• Horses

• Books

Which religion had a significant influence on the kingdom of Ghana?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What was the primary occupation of the people in ancient Ghana?

• Agriculture

• Trading

• Mining

• Art and Craft