KHS World History Quiz CH 8 Ghana - West Africa

What does the word "Ghana" mean?

• Gold Coast

• War Chief

• Wealthy Land

• Trade Center

Which empire replaced Ghana after its decline?

• Mali

• Songhai

• Egypt

• Kush

Gold was especially plentiful in which area of Ghana?

• North

• East

• South

• West

Which areas of society were officials in Ghana responsible for?

• Agriculture, trade, and religion

• Armed forces, industry, and tax collection

• Education, health, and infrastructure

• Diplomacy, culture, and governance

What was the second factor that led to the growth of trans-Saharan trade?

• The spread of Christianity

• The spread of Islam

• The invention of the wheel

• The discovery of gold mines