Lesson 16 section 2: The Source of Ghana's Wealth 7th

What items did traders from North Africa bring to trade in West Africa?

• Kola nuts, hides, and gold

• Salt, copper, and cowrie shells

• Enslaved people and gold

• Ivory and leather goods

What made Ghana rich and powerful?

• The discovery of gold mines

• Its army

• Its large population

• Heavy taxes on goods traded through its territory

What animal was introduced to the Sahara around 300 C.E. that helped in desert travel?

• Elephants

• Donkeys

• Camels

• Horses

What was one of the reasons for the expansion of the trans-Saharan trade?

• The invention of the wheel

• The spread of Christianity

• The construction of roads

• The introduction of camels

Who invaded Ghana's empire in the 7th century?

• The Muslims

• The Vikings

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

What was Ibn Battuta's role in the history of trans-Saharan trade?

• He was a historian and traveler

• He was a soldier

• He was a king

• He was a merchant

What did traders do when they could not find water in the desert?

• They turned back

• They dug wells

• They prayed for rain

• They slaughtered some of their camels to drink the water in their stomachs

What was the starting point of Battuta's caravan?

• The city of Walata

• The Gulf of Guinea

• The Atlas Mountains

• The oasis city of Sijilmasa

What did the traders transfer their goods to after reaching the edge of the desert?

• Ships

• Donkeys and to porters

• Larger caravans

• Trains

How long did the entire journey across the Sahara take?

• About one year

• About six months

• About two months

• About two weeks