Ancient Africa

What was a key factor in the social structure of the Empire of Ghana?

• Everyone was treated equally.
• The king had absolute power.
• Trade was not important.
• Education was only for the wealthy.

Which river was crucial for trade and transportation in the Empire of Ghana?

• Amazon River
• Niger River
• Mississippi River
• Yangtze River

If the Empire of Ghana was known for its wealth in gold, what might be a modern equivalent?

• A region famous for its agriculture
• A nation with a strong military
• A place known for its technology
• A country rich in oil

What was the primary reason for the wealth of the Empire of Ghana?

• Farming large amounts of rice
• Mining for silver and copper
• Collecting taxes from neighboring tribes
• Trading protection for goods

How did the Empire of Ghana become wealthy?

• By collecting taxes from citizens
• By trading protection for goods
• By conquering neighboring lands
• By farming large amounts of rice

How did the Empire of Ghana compare to the Mali Empire in terms of timeline?

• Both empires existed at the same time.
• Ghana lasted longer than Mali.
• Mali was more powerful than Ghana.
• Mali was established before Ghana.

Based on the timeline, when did the Empire of Ghana begin to decline?

• Around 1200 CE
• Around 1100 CE
• Around 800 CE
• Around 300 CE

What was a major natural resource mined by the Empire of Ghana?

• Coal
• Gold
• Diamonds
• Silver

What was the primary natural resource that contributed to the wealth of the Empire of Ghana?

• Iron
• Copper
• Gold
• Silver

What role did Griots play in the culture of Ancient Africa?

• They were farmers who grew crops.
• They were traders of gold and salt.
• They were storytellers who preserved history.
• They were military leaders.