SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT 2-2022 STANDARDS

How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdoms economy?

• Collected taxes from trade

• Agriculture and wealth

• Warfare and wars

• Trade and merchants

Why was Kumbi Saleh the most important city in Ghana?

• It was a major religious center in Ghana.
• It was the birthplace of a famous ruler.
• It was the capital and center of trade and commerce.
• It was the largest city in Ghana.

from which city did traders take route to Egypt?

• Cairo
• Gao

• Timbuktu

• Awdaghust

Why were the animals in the image ideal for the trans-Saharan trade?

• They were able to carry heavy loads for long distances.
• They were well-adapted to the desert environment and could travel long distances without water.
• They were resistant to diseases commonly found in the desert.
• They were known for their exceptional speed and agility in the desert.

What was one effect of the trans-Saharan trade?

• Expansion of European colonialism
• Decline of African civilizations
• Increased literacy rates
• Spread of Islam

Which commodity helped Ghana expand its empire through conquest?

• Cocoa
• Diamonds
• Salt
• Gold

What were the original religious beliefs of people living in the Ghana Empire?

• Christianity and Islam
• Buddhism and Hinduism
• Judaism and Zoroastrianism
• They believed that plant s and animals were sacred.

What was one reason why the Ghana empire fell?

• Invasion by the Almoravids
• Drought and famine
• Internal power struggles
• Economic collapse

How were the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire similar?

• They were both located in East Africa and relied on trade, particularly in salt.
• They were both located in West Africa along the Niger river and relied on trade, particularly in gold and salt.

• They were both located in North Africa and relied on trade, particularly in spices.
• They were both located in South Africa and relied on trade, particularly in ivory.

How did Sundiata Keita bring peace and order to Mali?

• By conquering neighboring kingdoms and imposing his rule
• By relying on religious leaders to maintain peace
• Establishing a strong central government, promoting trade and agriculture, and implementing a code of laws.
• By implementing a strict military regime