Ancient Ghana Empire Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the Empire of Ancient Ghana, a powerful West African empire from 300 to 1240. It highlights Ghana's wealth derived from gold and trade, particularly through the trans-Saharan routes. The capital, Kumbisala, was a trade hub. The mythical tale of Beta the Black Snake is discussed, explaining the empire's prosperity and subsequent decline due to drought and loss of trade monopoly. The video also covers the Almoravid influence and the eventual rise of the Mali Empire under Sundiata. It concludes with an invitation to learn more about African history.

Which modern-day countries were part of the ancient Ghana Empire?

• Egypt and Sudan

• Mauritania and Mali

• Nigeria and Chad

• Ethiopia and Somalia

What was the primary source of wealth for ancient Ghana?

• Textile production

• Gold mines

• Spice trade

• Silver mines

What animal's introduction significantly boosted trade in ancient Ghana?

• Horse

• Donkey

• Camel

• Elephant

Where were the richest gold mines of ancient Ghana located?

• Niger River

• Volta River

• Bambak on the Senegal River

• Lake Chad

What mythical creature is associated with the wealth of Ghana?

• A giant tortoise

• A golden eagle

• A black snake

• A mystical lion

What event is said to have caused a drought in ancient Ghana?

• A failed sacrifice to Bida

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive flood

• A solar eclipse

Which group is believed to have influenced the decline of Ghana?

• The Almoravid Muslims

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Turks

What new development in the 11th and 12th centuries affected Ghana's trade?

• Invention of the compass

• Introduction of silk trade

• New gold fields in modern Guinea

• Discovery of oil fields

Who was the ruler that led to the rise of the Mali Empire?

• Sundiata Keita

• Askia the Great

• Samangura

• Mansa Musa

What was the outcome of the conflict with the Soso ruler Samangura?

• Ghana formed an alliance with Egypt

• The decline of the Mali Empire

• Ghana expanded its territory

• The rise of the Malinke people