Vocab
a medieval civilization and empire in West Africa
The early __________ societies of Ghana
West Africa
Ghana was ruled by a powerful _____
King
Ghana military included a regular _____, reserve forces and elite soldiers.
army
Ghana was located between ______ that wanted to trade
two areas
Matrilineal
a family line traced through the mother
The Kingdom of Ghana lasted from sometime before ______ c.e.
500
The king was the _________, made the final decisions in matter of justice.
head of the army
These soldiers wore __________, _______,_______ and __________
knee length cotton pants, sleeveless tunics, sandals and headdress adorned with feathers.
Traders from ______ crossed the Sahara with salt, copper and cowrie shells.
North Africa
trans-Saharan trade
trade between peoples north and south of the Sahara
The earliest writings about the ___________ came from Arab scholars.
Kingdom of Ghana
Ghana's king acquired great _____ through control of the gold trade.
wealth
During the war time the king called up additional _______ and the troops of other governors under his rule.
reserve forces
Then they returned to _______ bringing the goods from the south to markets at home.
North Africa
In fact the word ______ means "War Chief"
Ghana
The king splendidly dressed in ________, ________ and a ___________.
colorful robes, gold jewelry and a cap decorated with gold.
Every man in the empire was required to complete ______ so that he would be prepared to serve when called.
military traning
West Africa still ________ about the majesty of ancient Ghana.
sing songs
When the king died, his _____ did not inherit the throne because the royal inheritance was matrilineal.
son
__________ of Soldiers were selected for their courage, honesty and intelligence.
Special groups.