The Rise and Influence of the Kingdom of Ghana in West African Trade

The video explores the rise and fall of the Ghana Empire in West Africa. Founded by the Saninka people around AD 300, Ghana became a powerful state due to its iron tools and strategic location for gold and salt trade. The empire thrived by taxing traders and became a hub for cultural exchange, including the introduction of Islam. However, the Almoravid invasion in 1076 led to its decline, as they imposed Islam and disrupted the empire's stability.

Who were the founders of the Kingdom of Ghana?

• The Berbers

• The Almoravids

• The Saninka

• The Arabs

What were the two key products that the Kingdom of Ghana traded?

• Gold and Salt

• Textiles and Grain

• Silver and Spices

• Iron and Copper

Why did traders from North Africa risk crossing the Sahara to trade with West Africa?

• To trade for gold

• To escape conflict

• To spread their culture

• To find new lands

What new religion was introduced to Ghana through trade?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

How did the kings of Ghana respond to the introduction of Islam?

• They converted immediately

• They banned Muslim traders

• They allowed Muslim trading towns

• They waged war against Muslims

Who were the Almoravids?

• A neighboring kingdom

• A religious movement

• A group of traders

• A group of explorers

What was the impact of the Almoravid invasion on Ghana?

• It had no significant impact

• It strengthened Ghana's economy

• It resulted in Ghana's decline

• It led to Ghana's expansion