How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom's economy?
West African Kingdoms- Ghana

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Deborah Bannister
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They produced illuminated manuscripts.
They collected taxes from traders.
They maintained a strong military.
They explored new territories.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail from the map supports the conclusion that Kumbi Saleh was the most important city in Ghana?
It was close to an ocean.
It was near the Volta River.
It was at the edge of the Sahara.
It was at the center of several trade routes.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From which city did traders take a route to Egypt?
Gao
Walata
Timbuktu
Awdaghust
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why were the animals in the image ideal for the trans-Saharan trade? Select the two correct answers.
They were easy to ride.
They were friendly and calm.
They could remember the location of oases.
They could travel several days without water.
They had broad feet for walking on hot sand.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one effect of the trans-Saharan trade?
People in North Africa ended the slave trade.
People in West Africa converted to Islam.
Demand for gold decreased in Europe.
Demand for salt increased in Asia.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the original religious beliefs of people living in the Ghana Empire?
They believed that plants and animals were sacred.
They believed that the king was the son of a god.
They believed that all people should visit Mecca.
They believed that Muhammad was a prophet.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason why the Ghana Empire fell?
The southern mines produced less gold.
Conflict arose between Ghana's leaders.
The people of Mali defeated Ghana's kings.
Changing weather patterns caused difficulties.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Ghana raise money to pay government officials?
by mining salt
by selling gold
by taxing goods
by buying camels
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