The Ghana Empire
Explore the history, geography, and importance of the Ghana Empire with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. The Ghana Empire was located in what part of Africa?
East Africa
North Africa
West Africa
South Africa
2. What two valuable resources were primarily traded in the Ghana Empire?
Diamonds and oil
Gold and salt
Spices and silk
Iron and copper
3. The capital city of the Ghana Empire was .
4. The Ghana Empire controlled trade routes across the Desert.
5. The Ghana Empire was known for its strong military and use of iron weapons.
True
False
6. The Ghana Empire was a major center for Islamic learning and culture.
True
False
7. Describe one way the Ghana Empire became wealthy.
8. Look at the map of the Ghana Empire below. Based on its location, why do you think trade was so important to its success?
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