The Ghana Empire - African Civilizations

When did the Ghana Empire thrive in West Africa?

• 1st and 10th centuries AD

• 6th and 15th centuries AD

• 8th and 17th centuries AD

• 4th and 13th centuries AD

What does the term 'Ghana' traditionally mean?

• The capital city

• The title of the king

• The name of the empire

• The name of the ruler

Which city is believed to have been the main city and capital of the Ghana Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Kumbi Saleh

• Gao

• Djenne

What was the main resource that the Ghana Empire controlled in the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Salt

• Spices

• Gold

• Silk

What factor contributed to the gradual decline of the Ghana Empire?

• Influx of European traders

• Spread of Christianity

• Rise of the Mali Empire

• Invasion by the Mongols

What religion had a strong foothold in the Ghana Empire, especially among the elite and merchants?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What was the title of the ruler of the Ghana Empire?

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

• Kayaman

• Sultan

What was the main city and capital of the Ghana Empire divided into?

• Royal area and commercial district

• Upper and Lower town

• North and South districts

• Eastern and Western quarters