West African Kingdoms- Ghana

How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom's economy?

• They produced illuminated manuscripts.

• They collected taxes from traders.

• They maintained a strong military.

• They explored new territories.

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.

From which city did traders take a route to Egypt?

• Gao

• Walata

• Timbuktu

• Awdaghust

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.

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.

The people of Ghana often traded their gold for

• iron, and weapons.
• Salt.
• Camels.
• peanuts and exotic candy.

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.

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.

How did Ghana raise money to pay government officials?

• by mining salt

• by selling gold

• by taxing goods

• by buying camels