The Political and Social Structures of the Ghana Empire

Who controlled the vast trade network in the Ghana Empire?

• The army general

• The king

• The merchants

• The advisors

What was the capital city of the Ghana Empire?

• Timbuktu

• Kumbi Saleh

• Cairo

• Marrakech

What resource did the Ghana Empire have a monopoly on?

• Salt

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron

What did the king use the profits from trade to build?

• Armies

• Beautiful cities

• Ships

• Schools

What was the primary material used to build the king's palace?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Marble

What role did the king play in the governance of the Ghana Empire?

• He was a ceremonial figurehead

• He made all important decisions

• He was a military leader only

• He was an advisor

What did engineers and city planners create in Kumbi Saleh?

• A network of roads

• An urban center with many wells

• A series of fortresses

• A large marketplace

What was the social structure of the Ghana Empire like?

• It was a democracy

• It included a large class of citizens

• It was a monarchy

• It was a theocracy

Who did the king choose to fill roles such as mayors, advisors, and ministers?

• The army

• The merchants

• The king himself

• The citizens

What did the wells in Kumbi Saleh provide water for?

• Industrial use

• Daily and agricultural use

• Recreational use

• Military use