Social Studies S1 Final Study Guide

How did Ghana raise money during the trans-Saharan Salt/Gold trade?

• By taxing traders who passed through their territory

• By selling salt to neighboring regions

• By mining gold themselves

• By trading with European merchants

What caused trade with West Africa to increase after 300CE?

• The introduction of camels for desert trade routes

• The discovery of gold mines in West Africa

• The rise of powerful West African empires

• The development of advanced maritime technology

Islam reached West Africa primarily through which means?

• Military conquest

• Trade and commerce

• Missionary activities

• Colonial expansion

What features make the camel such a good animal for desert travel?

• Ability to store water and withstand high temperatures

• Fast running speed and sharp claws

• Colorful fur and loud roar

• Small size and quick reflexes

How did the Wangaran gold miners keep the gold mines secret?

• By using hidden paths and secret codes

• By living in isolated communities

• By trading only with trusted partners

• By never revealing the location to outsiders

The people of the southern forests in West Africa used which of the following to trade for salt?

• Gold

• Ivory

• Kola nuts

• Copper

What was important about Ghana's location in the trans-Saharan trade?

• It was a major source of gold.

• It was a central hub for trade routes.

• It was known for its advanced technology.

• It was a cultural center.

With matrilineal succession in Ghana, who takes over when the king dies?

• The king's son

• The king's brother

• The king's nephew

• The king's wife

One form of art that West Africans and Muslims valued before they met was:

• Sculpture

• Calligraphy

• Music

• Textiles

How did court (law) practices change when the Muslims arrived?

• Introduction of Sharia law

• Abolishment of all previous laws

• Complete separation of religion and law

• No significant changes