Ghana Empire - GATE/Honors

What were the two main commodities that the Ghana Empire's economy was based on?

• Gold and salt

• Textiles and horses

• Spices and silk

• Ivory and diamonds

Which empire eventually overshadowed the Ghana Empire?

• Mali Empire

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What geographical feature was the Ghana Empire strategically positioned between?

• Sahara Desert and the southern coast forests

• Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea

• Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest

• Himalayas and the Gobi Desert

Who were the storytellers responsible for passing down stories and histories in the Ghana Empire?

• Griots

• Scribes

• Bards

• Monks

What was a significant factor in the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• Depletion of natural resources

• Overpopulation

• Lack of trade routes

• Isolation from other empires