Kingdoms From Nothing: Ghana

The video explores the rich history of African kingdoms, focusing on the Ghana Empire, its rise, wealth, and eventual decline. It highlights the neglect of African history in media and education, the Green Sahara period, and the early settlements that led to the formation of the Ghana Empire. The video also discusses the empire's trade practices, military strength, and the factors contributing to its decline, including the spread of Islam and the rise of the Mali Empire. The legacy of the Ghana Empire is also examined, emphasizing its lasting impact on modern Africa.

What is the primary goal of the 'Kingdoms from Nothing' series?

• To explore European kingdoms

• To analyze ancient Asian empires

• To highlight African kingdoms and their historical significance

• To discuss modern African politics

During which period did the Sahara Desert experience a green phase?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Ice Age

• The Bronze Age

• The African Humid Period

What was a significant factor in the development of agrarian societies in West Africa?

• The introduction of rice cultivation

• The influence of European traders

• The migration to the Nile River

• The settlement along the Niger River

Which people are believed to have founded the Empire of Ghana?

• The Berbers

• The Soninke

• The Egyptians

• The Arabs

What was a key feature of the Ghana Empire's economy?

• The use of paper currency

• The trade of gold and salt

• The export of spices

• The import of silk

How did the introduction of camels impact trade in the Ghana Empire?

• It decreased trade efficiency

• It had no impact

• It increased the scale and efficiency of trade

• It led to the decline of trade

What was a major factor in the decline of the Ghana Empire?

• The invention of the printing press

• The introduction of Islam

• The discovery of America

• The rise of the Roman Empire

Which empire succeeded the Ghana Empire in the region?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Mali Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

What was the significance of the name 'Ghana' for the modern country?

• It was chosen to honor a European explorer

• It was randomly selected

• It reflects the country's colonial past

• It acknowledges the historical richness and gold of the ancient empire

What was the role of the Almoravid dynasty in the history of the Ghana Empire?

• They were allies of Ghana

• They had no interaction with Ghana

• They conquered and influenced the decline of Ghana

• They were traders with Ghana