Ghana Empire: Wealth and Trade

Who were the original people of the kingdom that became known as the Ghana Empire?

• Soninke

• Almoravids

• Mali

• Songhai

What was the original name the Soninke people called their land?

• Mali

• Kumbi Saleh

• Wagadou

• Taghaza

What does the title "Ghana" given to the king mean?

• Wise Ruler

• Warrior King

• Golden Leader

• Desert Lord

The Ghana Empire was located in parts of which modern-day countries?

• Nigeria, Chad, and Niger

• Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal

• Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia

• Ghana, Togo, and Benin

What valuable goods were primarily traded from the forests in the south to the Ghana Empire?

• Salt, copper, and cloth

• Gold, ivory, and cola nuts

• Horses, books, and fine clothes

• Spices, silk, and pottery

What animal was introduced around the 4th century AD that made Trans-Saharan trade faster and safer for the Ghana Empire?

• Horses

• Donkeys

• Camels

• Elephants

How did the kings of Ghana become wealthy?

• By conquering neighboring empires

• By farming and herding cattle

• By taxing traders who passed through their territory

• By discovering new gold mines

What was the capital city of the Ghana Empire during its peak?

• Timbuktu

• Gao

• Djenné

• Kumbi Saleh

What was the primary reason salt was considered valuable in the Ghana Empire, despite being less glamorous than gold?

• It was used as currency

• It was a rare commodity

• It was used to preserve meat and fish in the hot climate

• It was used for religious ceremonies

Which group of Muslim warriors from North Africa invaded Ghana around 1076 AD, disrupting trade and weakening the empire?

• The Songhai

• The Mali

• The Almoravids

• The Soninke