What role did trade play in the rise of the Ghana Empire?
Social Studies Unit 2, Topics 1 and 2: Ghana and Mali

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It led to the takeover of Ghana by Mali.
It caused a decline in the camel population due to long journeys and thereby overuse.
It caused a decline in the relationship between Ghanaians and outsiders.
It brought wealth and power to West Africa.
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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What physical features does Africa have? Select all answers that apply.
Located in central Africa is the rainforest, home to dense vegetation.
Mecca is the birthplace of Mohammad.
Northwest Africa has a narrow strip between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlas Mountains.
The Atlas Mountains form a barrier between Northwest Africa and the Sahara Desert.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Due to change in weather patterns in Ghana, what began to dwindle or decline?
natural resources
the camel population
the gold mines
the human population
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In days before and after the Trans-Saharan Caravan Trade, how did Ghanaians practice religion? Select two that apply.
Many were Christians who practiced their Catholic faith in churches.
Many were Muslims who prayed in mosques.
Many were Muslims who spread their Islamic faith through trade.
Many were Baptists would spread their beliefs through trade.
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Mansa Musa was considered a legend. Which statements support this belief? Choose all that apply.
He established a university in Timbuktu, attracting scholars and students from all over the Islamic world.
He placed all of his close friends and family in safe places far away from any thieves or rebels.
He took a pilgrimage to Mecca by leading a caravan of his people.
Along his pilgrimage, he gave gold to the poor people and built mosques along the way.
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What effect did camels have on transportation? Choose all that apply.
People of West Africa were able to carry heavy loads for trading due to camels' incredible strength.
People of West Africa were getting attacked by neighboring unfriendly camels they encountered on their journeys.
People of West Africa couldn't travel as much due to the cost of tending to the camels.
People of West Africa could travel greater distances due to camels' strong endurance.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was it dangerous for people of the Ghana Empire to travel when trading?
The journeys were long and often times, people physically couldn't make the entire journey.
They had no maps so many times they get lost and this resulted in death.
The traders would get kidnapped and forced in convert religions.
Often times, thieves would hide along the trading route in order to steal from the traveling traders.
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