Ghana Empire Trade and Wealth

Ghana Empire Trade and Wealth

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the Empire of Ghana, located in West Africa, from 500 to the early 11th century. It discusses the empire's structure, including its dual capital and the king's divine status. Ghana's wealth stemmed from taxing trade, with gold being central to its economy. The empire expanded through military conquest and strategic alliances. Despite Muslim influence, the Ghanaian people largely retained their traditional beliefs. The empire eventually declined due to drought and alternative trade routes. The video concludes with resources for further exploration.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary material that contributed to the wealth and power of the Ghana Empire?

Salt

Gold

Copper

Iron

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Ghana Empire primarily generate its wealth?

Fishing

Agriculture

Taxing traders

Mining

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique trading system was developed due to language barriers among traders in Ghana?

Silent Bartering

Trade Fairs

Currency Exchange

Barter System

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two major rivers were located near the Ghana Empire?

Nile and Congo

Volta and Senegal

Zambezi and Limpopo

Niger and Sangal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the high value of salt in the Ghana Empire?

It was a luxury item

It was used for preservation

It was rare

It was difficult to transport

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Ghana Empire's stance on the ownership of large quantities of gold?

Everyone could own as much as they wanted

Only the king could own large quantities

It was illegal to own gold

Only traders could own large quantities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons traders were eager to trade with the Ghana Empire?

Abundance of gold

Advanced technology

Rich culture

Strategic location

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