Ghana Empire 1
How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom’s economy?
They collected taxes from traders.
They kept all the gold nuggets.
Which commodity helped Ghana expand its empire through conquest?
Iron
How did the West African empires build their wealth?
Controlling gold mines and trade routes
What role did the domesticated camels play in the growth of Ghana's wealth?
Made it possible to carry goods over long distances in the desert.
the residence of a royal family and supporting staff
court
Why was Kumbi Saleh the most important city in Ghana?
It was the center of trade
What were the original religious beliefs of people living in the Ghana Empire?
Animisn
Where did the first humans live?
Eastern and southern Africa
What NATURAL resources were found in the Kingdom of Ghana?
Gold, salt, and Iron
Why did Ghana’s kings use their trade profits to build beautiful cities?
To show off their wealth
Why were camels ideal for the trans-Saharan trade?
They had broad feet for walking in sand.
They could go days without water.
What is one reason why the Ghana Empire fell?
Climate changes.
Conflict over limited water sources.
Why was gold considered valuable?
rare, durable, beautiful, and malleable
someone who represents the government of one country in another country
Diplomat
Bonus Question
Kumbi Saleh is actually two different cities.
Kumbi was the __________________
Saleh was the ___________________
Bonus Question
How many days could a camel go without water?
What group eventually conquered the Ghana Empire?
Su Su
a good, commonly a raw material, that can be interchanged with another good of the same type
Commodity
What new religion was brought to Ghana?
Islam
How did Climate change worsen conflict in Ghana?
They were fighting over limited water sources.
What was one effect of the trans-Saharan trade?
Many converted to Islam
a condition of being successful, especially financially
Prosperous
Other than gold, what other commodities were transported along African trade routes?
iron, ivory, spices, textiles, cloth, shea butter
How did the Islamic religion spread through Ghana?
Muslim merchants came to trade and spread the religion
Primary Source Question:
What commodity did the city of Teghaza rely on?
Salt