Location
Where in Africa is Ancient Ghana located?
Western Africa
What type of government is Ghana empire?
Feudal government
Who found the Ghana empire?
The Sonikie people
What is their major country revenue source?
Gold trading
Name two iron tool inventions.
1. Lances
2. Knifes
3. Swords
4. Iron tipped spearheads
Where is the capital of Ghana?
Koumbi Saleh
What is the Dinga Cisse known for?
First ruler to unify Ghana
What is their religion? (Be specific)
Sunni Islam
What is the benefit of Gold Coast?
Became a major trading center
What is the name of Ghana's pottery?
Asanka
Where exactly is Ancient Ghana located?
(hint: Between a desert and river)
Between the Sahara and the Niger River
Which religion does Bassi refuse to convert to?
Islam
What does the female Soninke population suffer from?
Female circumcision(FGM)
What is a disadvantage of gold coast?
1. Only Europeans are allowed to trade.
2. Brings slave trading
Name one transportation Ghana empire used.
1. Wheel
2. Saddle
Where is Ghana Empire based?
Southeastern Mauritania and part of Mali
What does Ghana mean in english?
It means Warrior king
Who is the leader of the Soninke People?
Tunka Lemmu
Name two(2) Ancient Ghana resources.
1. Bauxite
2. Dimond
3. Timber
4. Manganese
What is the purpose of iron tools?
1. for mining
2. make the empire strong
How is Africa spelled in African?
Afrika
Name one accomplishment of Tunka Manin.
Increase trade
List the hierarchy of the upper class of the Soninke People.
High to low: Tunka Lemmu, Mangu, Moodini, Nyinia Gumu
What is Akwatia and the Birim River built for?
For gold digging
What is a benefit transportation brings to the Ghana Empire?
1. More efficient to trade
2. More powerful economy