Ancient Africa - Empire of Ghana

Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

• Southern Africa

• Eastern Europe

• Western Africa

• South America

• Middle East

What was the capital city of the Empire of Ghana?

• Cairo

• Koumbi Saleh

• Mogadishu

• Addis Ababa

• Tripoli

What did 'ghana' mean in the language of the people of Ghana?

• Great people

• Beautiful land

• High desert

• Land of the trees

• Warrior King

Who was the first king of the Empire of Ghana?

• Dinga Cisse

• Mansa Musa

• Amenhotep

• Ezana Axum

• Sundiata

What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy?

• Fish and Cotton

• Silver and Diamonds

• Iron and Gold

• Wheat and Guns

• Bronze and Ivory

What major empire did the Empire of Ghana become part of after it collapsed?

• Egypt

• Empire of Mali

• Spanish Empire

• Chinese Empire

• Islamic Empire

True or False: The Empire of Ghana eventually became the African country of Ghana.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What kind of government did the Empire of Ghana have?

• Democratic

• Communist

• Socialist

• Feudal

• Republic

What type of workers were revered as powerful magicians?

• Farmers

• Salt miners

• Iron Smiths

• Traders

• Camel trainers

What major geographical feature was just to the north of the Empire of Ghana?

• Sahara Desert

• Pacific Ocean

• Nile River

• Andes Mountains

• Mount Kilimanjaro