Ancient Ghana
What Ancient kingdom built their power on the trade of gold and salt
What is both Ancient Ghana
What was one effect of the trans-Saharan trade?
People in West Africa converted to Islam.
a condition of being successful financially
prosperity
Why was gold considered valuable?
its rarity, beauty, and malleability
This is the trade route that led to growth of both Ancient Ghana
What is Trans-Saharan trade route
Which commodity helped Ghana expand its empire through conquest?
Gold
the ability to be shaped into many forms
malleability
the complete control of the supply of a good or service by one person, country, or company
monopoly
What is one reason why the Ghana Empire fell?
Changing weather patterns caused difficulties.
Why were camels the best animals to bring through the desert?
They could go days without food and water. Their feet could walk on the sand without sinking.
What were the original religious beliefs of people living in the Ghana Empire?
They believed that plants and animals were sacred.
the residence of a royal family and supporting staff
court
the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence
animism
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Why were the economic activities described in the passage important to Ghana?
Salt was a key source of wealth.
a good, commonly a raw material, that can be interchanged with another good of the same type
commodity
a group of people traveling
caravan
Why did people want salt?
To preserve their foods.
From which city did traders take a route to Egypt?
Timbuktu
someone who represents the government of one country in another country
What tasks did working-class people carry out in Kumbi Saleh?
built royal palace and public buildings