Ghana Empire

What were the main trade routes of the Ghana Empire?

• Silk Road trade routes

• Pacific Ocean trade routes

• Mediterranean Sea trade routes

• Trans-Saharan trade routes

How was the political structure of the Ghana Empire organized?

• Democratic republic with elected officials

• Feudal system with multiple lords ruling different regions

• Anarchic society with no centralized leadership

• Centralized monarchy with a king at the top

What were the primary economic activities of the Ghana Empire?

• Trade, agriculture, and mining

• Fishing, hunting, and construction

• Banking, stock trading, and real estate

• Manufacturing, tourism, and technology

What were the factors that led to the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• Internal struggles, external invasions, and the shift of trade routes

• Religious unity, military strength, and political stability

• Peaceful negotiations, population growth, and cultural expansion

• Natural disasters, economic collapse, and technological advancements

How did the Ghana Empire impact neighboring societies?

• By imposing strict trade restrictions and limiting cultural exchange with neighboring societies

• Through trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of Islamic influence.

• By waging constant wars and conflicts with neighboring societies

• By isolating themselves and refusing to interact with neighboring societies

Which trade goods were commonly exchanged along the trade routes of the Ghana Empire?

• silk, spices, and tea

• silver, copper, and bronze

• gold, salt, and ivory

• diamonds, pearls, and rubies

In what ways did the Ghana Empire influence the cultural and social development of neighboring societies?

• The Ghana Empire only influenced neighboring societies through military conquest

• The Ghana Empire influenced neighboring societies through trade, language, and religion.

• The Ghana Empire had no influence on neighboring societies

• Neighboring societies influenced the Ghana Empire instead

What river did the Ghana Empire depend on and grow on.

• The Niger River

• The Nile River

• The Ohio River

• The Zambezi River

How did Ghana become so rich

• They grew money trees

• Taxing traders that came through

• Selling camels

• They were given a small loan of 1 million dollars

What was the basis of currency in most parts of the world back then?

• Eggs

• Salt

• Gold

• Paper Money