Ghana and the Gold, Salt, and Slave Trade Quiz

What were the effects of the slave trade on the African economy?

• The slave trade boosted the African economy.

• The slave trade had no impact on the African economy.

• The slave trade had devastating effects on the African economy.

• The slave trade led to economic prosperity in Africa.

Which trade route was known as the 'Trans-Saharan Trade Route' and what did it connect?

• The Trans-Saharan Trade Route connected North Africa and the Mediterranean region with West Africa.

• The Trans-Saharan Trade Route connected Australia and Antarctica.

• The Trans-Saharan Trade Route connected South America and Europe.

• The Trans-Saharan Trade Route connected East Africa and Asia.

How did the Kingdom of Ghana become a major crossroad in the gold and salt trade?

• By establishing a strong navy for trade protection

• By conquering neighboring empires

• By developing advanced technology for mining

• Strategic location between gold and salt mines

This is the process in which the Wangarans exchanged goods without ever verbally communicating with caravan traders.

• trade

• contactless trading

• silence of the lanb

• silent barter

What religion did the traders bring?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?

• It had access to the Atlantic Ocean and therefore valuable shipping routes.
• The empire was isolated from other empires, keeping it safe from attacks.
• It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the north
• Most of the empire was located in the mountains overlooking other empires.

Which important river helped the Empire of Ghana with its trade routes?

• Amazon River

• Congo River

• Nile River

• Niger River

This is a process in which people exchange goods without ever contacting each other directly.

• trade

• contactless trading

• silence of the lanb

• silent barter

What made salt so valuable to the people of Ghana? (3 correct answers)

• necessary to their diet

• preserved food

• was tasty

• was easy to grow

Who invaded Ghana

• Muslims

• Christians

• Jews

• Buddhists