The Ghana Empire
Explore the history, culture, and significance of the Ghana Empire with this comprehensive worksheet for 7th graders.
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The Ghana Empire
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
1. The Ghana Empire was primarily known for its trade in which two commodities?
Silk and spices
Gold and salt
Iron and timber
Slaves and textiles
2. What was the capital city of the Ghana Empire?
Timbuktu
Gao
Kumbi Saleh
Jenne-Jeno
1. The Ghana Empire was located in West Africa, between the River and the Sahara Desert.
2. The Soninke people established the Ghana Empire, which flourished from the to the 13th century.
3. The trans-Saharan trade routes were vital to the Ghana Empire's prosperity, connecting it with North Africa and the world.
1. Describe the silent barter system used by the Ghana Empire. Why was it important?
1. The Ghana Empire was the first major empire to emerge in West Africa.
True
False
2. Islam had a significant influence on the culture and administration of the Ghana Empire.
True
False
1. Explain the factors that led to the decline of the Ghana Empire.