The Rise and Fall of the Ghana Empire Quiz

Where was the land of the Ghana Empire located?

• Coast of West Africa

• Niger River Delta

• Mediterranean Sea coast

• Sahel grasslands

What did the modern country of Ghana get its name from?

• The title of the kings of the Ghana Empire

• The capital city of the Ghana Empire

• The ancient Kingdom of Ghana

• The language spoken in the Ghana Empire

What was the capital city of the Ghana Empire?

• Sinjomasa

• Kumbi Saleh

• Outagust

• Kanyaga Diara

What was the Ghana Empire known for controlling in the trans-Saharan trade routes?

• Salt and ivory

• Gold and horses

• Gold and salt

• Ivory and horses

What is believed to have played a significant role in the fall of the Ghana Empire?

• Climate change

• Economic decline

• Political conflicts

• Internal struggles

Which empire succeeded the Ghana Empire?

• Soso Empire

• Almoravid Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

What was the Ghana Empire known for trading in addition to gold?

• Horses and salt

• Salt and ivory

• Ivory and copper

• Copper and salt

What was the name of the capital city of the Ghana Empire according to the soninka people?

• Outagust

• Sinjomasa

• Kumbi Saleh

• Wagadu

What was the Ghana Empire's control over the gold mines in West Africa a source of?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Military might

• Cultural influence

• Political dominance

What was the Ghana Empire's advantageous location in the Sahel used for?

• Controlling commerce

• Cultivating crops

• Expanding territories

• Establishing a real Kingdom