The Legacy of the Ghana Empire: Kings and Wealth

What was the geographical location of the ancient Ghana Empire?

• In the highlands of Ethiopia

• On the banks of the Nile River

• Far inland from the Atlantic coast of West Africa

• Near the Atlantic coast of East Africa

What was the original name of the Ghana Empire according to its people?

• Sahel

• Wagadu

• Kumbi Saleh

• Soninka

What was one of the key factors that enabled the Ghana Empire to dominate trade?

• Introduction of the camel

• Control over the Nile River

• Discovery of oil

• Advanced naval fleet

Which profession was NOT mentioned as part of the division of labor in the Ghana Empire?

• Sculptors

• Blacksmiths

• Farmers

• Weavers

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What was the main source of wealth for the Ghana Empire?

• Agricultural exports

• Fishing industry

• Control over the trans-Saharan trade routes and gold mines

• Textile manufacturing

Who was Diabe Sise in the context of the Ghana Empire?

• A legendary figure and pivotal in the founding of the Empire

• The first king of the Mali Empire

• A renowned blacksmith

• A famous Arab trader

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Which king is remembered for his wealth, wisdom, and military might during the peak of the Ghana Empire?

• Abu Bakr

• Dinga

• Tenka Menon

• Kwame Nkrumah

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What significant event happened in 1054 related to the Ghana Empire?

• The death of Tenka Menon

• The founding of the Mali Empire

• The recapture of Outagust by the Almoravids

• The introduction of the camel

What role did climate change play in the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• It caused the Sahara Desert to spread south, reducing agricultural productivity

• It led to severe flooding, destroying cities

• It caused a prolonged drought, leading to famine

• It resulted in colder temperatures, affecting trade routes

Which successor state was ruled by a powerful lineage of blacksmiths?

• Mali

• Kanyaga

• Songhai

• Soso