U2C1 Vocabulary- The Ghana Empire

Match the following

• Monopoly

• a good, commonly a raw material, that can be interchanged with another good of the same type

• Commodity

• the complete control of the supply of a good or service by one person, country, or company

• Prosperity

• a condition of being successful, especially financially

• Court

• the residence of a royal family and supporting staff

Match the following

• Diplomat

• the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence

• Animism

• the ability to be shaped into many forms

• Malleability

• someone who represents the government of one country in another country

The region's ​ ​ (a)   came from its abundant natural resources.

Because of their belief in ​ (b)   , the tribe viewed certain animals and objects as sacred.

• prosperity
• animism
• commodity
• court

The ​ (a)   of gold made it an ideal metal for minting coins and jewelry.

The esteemed visitor was received was received at the king's ​ (b)  

• malleability
• court
• diplomat
• monopoly

The price of the ​ (a)   increased as demand for it rose.

The Ghana Empire had a ​ (b)   on the gold trade because it controlled all gold mines in the region.

• commodity
• monopoly
• prosperity
• animism

The ​ (a)   carried the king's message across the Sahara in hopes that the two kingdoms could reach an agreement.

• diplomat
• monopoly
• commodity