Lesson 16 test

What was one of the main reasons for Ghana becoming a wealthy empire?

• Discovery of new agricultural techniques

• A powerful navy controlling the Atlantic Ocean

• Control of the gold trade south of the Sahara

The Kingdom of Ghana was already a powerful empire in the ninth century.

• Arab scholars wrote that Ghana was a prosperous empire

• The name of modern Ghana is derived from the ancient empire

• The Kingdom of Ghana lasted until the thirteenth century

Statement: Ghana's wealth and power are closely related to trade.

Which evidence best supports this statement?

• Ghana eventually declined and was replaced by Mali

• Ghana's leaders were known as war chiefs

• Ghana controlled trade routes, especially those involving gold

The King of Ghana is very wealthy.

Which piece of evidence best supports this statement?

• The king allows ordinary people to own gold nuggets.

• The king wears colorful robes, gold ornaments, and a hat decorated with gold.

• The king leads the people in religious worship.

The King of Ghana had a well-organized government to help him rule.

What evidence best supports this statement?

• The king personally controlled all trade and the supply of gold.

• Many levels of officials, including some Muslims, helped the king rule different parts of society.

• The king held hearings with his people and listened to their concerns.

The Ghanaian army is well-prepared and highly respected.

Which evidence best supports this statement?

• All men in the empire must complete military training.

• The army wears knee-length cotton pants and feathered headdresses.

• The soldiers use weapons such as bows and arrows and war clubs.
  

Ghana became wealthy by controlling trade routes.

Which evidence best supports this statement?

• Ghana's gold was minted into Roman coins in North Africa.

• The king of Ghana owned all the gold nuggets found within the kingdom.

• Merchants passing through Ghana had to pay high taxes on their goods.

The introduction of camels greatly improved trade in sub-Saharan Africa.

What evidence best supports this statement?

• Ibn Battuta traveled with a caravan that stopped in an oasis city.

• Camels can drink up to 25 gallons of water at a time, allowing them to travel for several days without stopping.

• Merchants walked until the afternoon and then rested until sunset.

• What powers does the King of Ghana have?

• He is the head of the army.

• Has the final say in judicial matters.

• Leads the people in religious worship.

• All of the above

What best describes the king's army?

• The king has a standing army and a reserve force.

• The soldiers are not respected and are poorly paid.

• The army's uniforms are simple and undecorated.