Ghana Empire EOY Review

Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

• Northern Africa in present-day Egypt and Libya

• Western Africa in present-day Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali

• Southern Africa in present-day South Africa and Namibia

• Eastern Africa in present-day Ethiopia and Somalia

What was the capital city of Ancient Ghana?

• Timbuktu

• Koumbi Saleh

• Cairo

• Mombasa

When did the Empire of Ghana rule?

• From around 800 to 1300 CE

• From around 1000 to 1600 CE

• From around 500 to 1500 CE

• From around 300 to 1100 CE

What does the word 'Ghana' mean?

• Iron Master

• Golden Ruler

• Powerful Leader

• Warrior King

What was the main source of wealth for the Empire of Ghana?

• Textile production

• Mining of iron and gold

• Spice trade

• Agriculture and livestock

What led to the fall of the Empire of Ghana?

• Invasions from European colonizers

• Pressure from Muslims to the north and internal rebellions

• Economic collapse due to over-trading

• Natural disasters such as droughts and floods

How long did it typically take to cross the Sahara Desert from a coastal city to Ghana?

• Around 40 days

• Around 60 days

• Around 30 days

• Around 50 days

What was considered as valuable as gold in Ancient Ghana?

• Silk

• Diamonds

• Salt

• Ivory

Who were much revered in the Ghana society?

• Gold miners

• Warriors

• Iron smiths

• Farmers

What was the relationship of the modern African country of Ghana to the Empire of Ancient Ghana?

• They are the same geographically but different culturally

• They are the same culturally but different geographically

• They are both geographically and culturally the same

• They are not related either geographically or culturally