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- 1. Multiple Choice
Where was the Empire of Ghana located?
Southern Africa
Western Africa
Northern Africa
Western Africa
- 2. Multiple Choice
What did 'Ghana' mean in the language of the people of Ghana?
Land of the trees
Great people
warrior king
High desert
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Ghana Empire was known as the Land of...
Salt
Gold
Silver
Diamonds
- 4. Multiple Choice
The trading network in Ghana also spread ____________ south of the Sahara.
Salt
Christianity
Islam
Iron
- 5. Multiple ChoiceTaghaza in North Africa was known for its deposits of what substance?saltgoldironore
- 6. Multiple ChoiceGhana grew very rich after they took over the ___________ trade routes.trans-saharansilk roadsub-saharaneuropean
- 7. Multiple Choice
Trade began to increase in West Africa when Berbers began using __________ to travel across the Sahara Desert.
Horses
Camels
Donkeys
Carriages
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow did Ghana profit from outsiders?Capturing slavesFinding gold minesTaxing tradeSelling fish
- 9. Multiple ChoiceSalt was a biologically important mineral found where in Africa?Northern Sahara desertthe rainforestZimbabwethe sahel
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWest African empires were in a perfect spot to trade because they were in between 2 important natural resources:silver and diamondssilver and goldgold and ricegold and salt
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe rulers of Ghana taxed their citizens and banned common people from owninggoldgold dustgold nuggetsdinosaurs
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen the king of Ghana died, how was his successor chosenMatrilinealPatrilineal
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow did Ghana become such a powerful state?Ghana owned more salt than other states.Leaders in Ghana formed alliances with other groups of people.It had the strongest leader in all of Africa.It gained control of the valuable trade routes.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat was significant about the location of the Ghana Empire?It had access to the Atlantic Ocean and therefore valuable shipping routes.The empire was isolated from other empires, keeping it safe from attacks.It was located between the gold mines in the south and valuable salt resources in the northMost of the empire was located in the mountains overlooking other empires.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why was salt an important commodity?
it was more valuable that gold
there was very little salt deposits
salt mining was easy
it was used to preserve foods and humans need salt to survive.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceSilent barter is
a deadly snake native to West Africa.the process by which the people of Ghana elected their leaders.a process in which people trade and exchange goods without direct contact.a West African musical instrument. - 17. Multiple ChoiceHow did Ghana’s kings use the tax and tribute money they collected?They bought land in the western territories.They shared most of the money with the citizens of Ghana.They built powerful armies so they could conquer more territories.Most of the money was never used and remains lost.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What made trans-Saharan trade possible?
gold was light and easy to carry
iron tools.
the use of camels to carry goods.
the use of plastic water containers for water.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIs Africa a country or a continent?CountryContienent
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow did location of cities in the West African empires of Ghana and Mali influence their growth?Their location in river valleys allowed for coal and iron mining.Their coastal location made the cities major ports for tobacco trade.Their mountainous location made the cities easily defensible.Their location on major trade routes allowed them to prosper economically
- 21. Multiple Choice
The busiest marked in West Africa was:
Cairo
Wangara
Kumbi
Taghaza
- 22. Multiple Choice
What items were NOT sold at Kumbi market?
weapons
clothing
honey
cocoa
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the North Africans and Wangarans barter (trade) silently?They were shyThey spoke different languagesThey hated each otherThey smelled really bad
- 24. Multiple Choice
What was a reason that led to the downfall of Ghana?
lack of natural resources
high taxes
disease spread
Mrs Scott became queen
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