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WorksheetsThe Empire of Ghana in the Year 1000
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 13mins
Where is the Empire of Ghana? Geography: on the continent of ________.
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
What were the nearby geographic features near Ghana?
Along river
Silk road
Sahara Desert
The Hindu Kush Mountains
Savannah Grasslands
Which Y1K culture was near the Ghana empire?
Islamic world
Tuareg world
Songhai world
Mali world
The term ______ is given to a hereditary king; its rulers called it Wagadou.
Ghana emerged between ______ and ______ AD/CE.
Ghana emerged between 400 and 800 AD/CE.
Ghana emerged between 100 and 500 AD/CE.
Ghana emerged between 600 and 1500 AD/CE.
Ghana emerged between 200 and 800 AD/CE.
Why did the Ghana empire decline in the 11th century?
The arrival of tribes form the Islamic world entering the region.
What did the Muslim invaders do in there arrival?
Distrupted trade networks
No, there is no evidence of centralization.
Introduced animal flocks that led to desertification
The evidence is not available.
Did Ghana become incorporate into the empire of Mali?
true
false
What was the poltical organization in Ghana?
Archaeological findings of schools and universities
Written records by travelers and historians
Oral traditions passed down through generations
They had matrilineal, religious leaders, and Supreme Judge
What officials did the Ghana empire have?
Judeges
government
Governors
general, and councils
How did the local kings tribute to the Ghana empire?
Stayed in power as long as they payed the king of Ghana kept customs and laws.
How did they import and export taxes?
They had a salt tax. One gold coin per donkey coming in. Exports= to gold coins when leaving
Timbuktu was known for ______ in the Empire of Ghana.
its gold trade
its salt trade
its educational institutions
its military power
How was the Military organization like?
Army of 200,000, well paid and highly respected. Evert able body man had to train for war one month a year.
The military organization was primarily focused on civilian administration. They had an army of 60,000.
What notable cultural achievements did the Empire of Ghana have?
Blacksmithing and smelting
Farming and crops
Building and architecture
Mining
spinning and weaving
What evidence do we have of learning and/ or education in the Empire of Ghana in the year 1000?
There were 12 mosques in the city of Kumbi Saleh.
What were Griots?
They were storytellers that would tell stories in the towns and those stories contained info, traditions, and morals.
Where was the empire of Ghana isolated>
Tranas/saharan trade routes
What were some significant trade items in The Ghana Empire?
Describe Kumbi Saleh:
Kumbi Saleh was known for its agricultural innovations. Also had a huge population of 100,000 people.
One of twin capital cities, 30,000 population, and 12 mosques
Describe Timbuktu:
Important trading center at north end of Niger River. Center of learning.
Describe Jenno-Jeno:
Trading center, terracotta figures of humans and animals.
