TCI West Africa Review

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What power did the king of Ghana have?

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He was the head of the army, had the final say in matters of justice, and led people in religious worship.

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In Ghana, who would inherit the throne if the king died? Options: the son of the king, the son of the king's sister, the daughter of the king, the daughter of the king's sister

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the son of the king's sister

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Ghana was wealthy because the government

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collected taxes on goods passing through Ghana.

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Ghana was located between two areas that wanted to trade. The areas were North Africa and West Africa.

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North Africa and West Africa.

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How did the introduction of camels around 300 C.E. cause the trans-Saharan trade to grow?

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Traders could establish new routes across the Sahara.

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West Africans used salt to

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keep food from spoiling, add taste to their food, improve their diet.

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What made Taghaza an important location?

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salt was mined and cut into large blocks

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Which of the following was most important to the people of Taghaza?
- acquiring gold
- trading with caravans
- educating young people
- building cities

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trading with caravans

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How did the Wangarans know when the caravans wanted to make an offer to trade?

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beating drums

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How was the system of silent barter a major advantage to the Wangarans?

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It helped to guard the secret location of their gold mines.