The Ghana Empire
Explore the history, geography, and cultural significance of the ancient Ghana Empire with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 students.
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1. What was the primary resource that made the Ghana Empire wealthy?
Oil
Diamonds
Gold
Timber
2. The Ghana Empire was located in West Africa, south of the Desert.
3. The two main goods traded across the Sahara Desert were gold and .
4. Look at the map below. What is the approximate location of the ancient Ghana Empire in relation to modern-day countries?
5. The Ghana Empire was known for its powerful army and control over trade routes.
True
False
6. Match the term with its description.
a. Trans-Saharan Trade
i. Capital city of the Ghana Empire
b. Kumbi Saleh
ii. Trade route across the Sahara Desert
7. How did the Ghana Empire's control over trade routes contribute to its power and wealth?
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