The Kingdom of Ghana

What funded the king's wealthy court and protected trade routes in the kingdom of Ghana?

• Tributes from neighboring kingdoms

• Donations from the citizens

• Taxes collected from traders passing through

• Foreign aid

What was King Tunka of Ghana known for?

• Being the most powerful king on earth

• Having a court adorned in gold

• Having a royal capital in Kumbi

• Being the most powerful king in Africa

Why was salt highly valued in Ghana?

• For its various uses

• Due to its abundance in the region

• Because it was used as a currency

• Because it was a common commodity

How did Ghana use the profits from controlling the gold and salt trade?

How did the introduction of Islam by traders from northern Africa and the Middle East impact the traditional beliefs of the people in Ghana?

How did attacks from North African groups contribute to Ghana's downfall and eventual conquest by Sundiata Keita?

What factor contributed to Ghana thriving as a major trading kingdom in West Africa?

• Its strong military power

• Its advanced agricultural techniques

• Its strategic location between salt and gold mines

• Its access to modern technology