Vocabulary
A condition of being successful, especially financially
Prosperity
the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct, spiritual essence
animism
What was a major effect of the trans-Saharan trade?
People in West Africa converted to Islam
Slaves at this time had rights similar to__________
serfs
What did the Trans-Saharan trade bring to West Africa?
Power and wealth
the residence of a royal family and supporting staff
court
a good, commonly a raw material, that can be interchanged with another good of the same type
commodity
Which commodity helped Ghana expand its empire through conquest?
gold
What made West African kingdoms powerful?
Control over salt-gold trade
How did Ghana change between the 700s and 1200s CE?
It became an Islamic society
The ability to be shaped into many forms.
malleability
How did the kings of Ghana grow their kingdom’s economy?
by collecting taxes from traders
What were the original religious beliefs of people living in the Ghana Empire?
animism
Name 3 things that West Africa supplied trans-Saharan traders with
with gold, salt, enslaved people, iron, ivory, kola nuts, shea butter, and cloth;
Why was gold so valuable?
It was rare, beautiful, and malleable
the complete control of the supply of a good or service by one person, country, or company
monopoly
Why was Kumbi Saleh the most important city
in Ghana?
It was at the center of major trade routes
What was the nickname for Ghana?
The land of gold
What was the capital of Ghana?
Kumbi Saleh
Why was salt so valuable?
It was used to preserve food.
Salt slabs were used to build houses.
someone who represents the government of one country in another country
diplomat
Why were camels ideal for the trans-Saharan trade?
Two reasons
Their feet were wide and could walk on hot sand without sinking.
They could go days without needing water.
What new religion was brought to Ghana?
Islam
Who were the only people allowed to own gold nuggets?
Ghana kings
What is monothesim?
The belief in one God.