Empire of Ghana vocabulary review

What was the primary method of trade used in the Ghana Empire known as "silent barter"?

• Direct exchange of goods with verbal negotiation

• Exchange of goods without direct contact or communication

• Use of currency for trading goods

• Barter system with written contracts

Who was Tunka Manin?

• A famous Berber trader

• The last ruler of the Ghana Empire

• A leader of the Almoravids

• A renowned iron ore miner

Which empire was known for its wealth and control over the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Roman Empire

• Ghana Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Who were the Almoravids?

• A group of Berber nomads

• A dynasty that ruled the Ghana Empire

• A religious and military group that invaded the Ghana Empire

• Traders specializing in iron ore

What role did the Berbers play in the trans-Saharan trade?

• They were the primary producers of iron ore

• They acted as intermediaries and guides across the desert

• They were the main consumers of gold from the Ghana Empire

• They established the Ghana Empire

What natural resource was crucial to the wealth of the Ghana Empire?

• Silver

• Iron ore

• Gold

• Copper

How did the Almoravids impact the Ghana Empire?

• They established a peaceful trade agreement

• They introduced new agricultural techniques

• They invaded and weakened the empire

• They helped expand the empire's territory

What is iron ore primarily used for?

• Jewelry making

• Construction of buildings

• Production of steel

• Currency

Which of the following best describes the Berbers?

• A sedentary agricultural society

• A nomadic people known for their trade and travel across the Sahara

• A group of European explorers

• A dynasty that ruled over the Ghana Empire

What was a significant consequence of the Almoravid invasion of the Ghana Empire?

• The establishment of a new capital city

• The introduction of Christianity

• The decline of the Ghana Empire's power and influence

• The discovery of new iron ore deposits