the empire of ghana. what were the 2 major resources traded in ghana? gold and salt

Chapter 13 Section 2

The Empire of Ghana

1.a. Identify

What were the 2 major resources traded in Ghana?

Gold and Salt

1.b. Explain

How did the silent barter system work?

Traders exchanged goods without contacting each other directly, and business was peacefully Conducted

2.a. Identify

Who was Tunka Manin? King of Ghana

2.b. Generalize

What did Ghana’s kings do with the money they raised from taxes and gold mining?

The rulers built a powerful ARMY.

2.c. Elaborate

Why did the rulers of Ghana not want everyone to have gold?

To ensure the King was more wealthier than everyone else in his kingdom.

3.a. Recall

What group invaded Ghana in the late 1000s?

The Almoravids

3.b. Analyze

How did overgrazing help cause the fall of Ghana?

Overgrazing left the soil exposed to the hot desert winds, making it worthless for farmers.

4. Categorizing

The Empire of Ghana

Rise

Fall

Location Silent Barter

Trade from North & SouthControl of trade routes

Invasions Overgrazing

Internal rebellion