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What does the name Ghana mean?
What does the name Ghana mean?
- King of Mali
- Gold warrior
- Land of gold and salt
- Warrior king (correct)
What led to the decline of the Ghana Empire?
What led to the decline of the Ghana Empire?
- Overwhelming military strength
- Weak internal leadership (correct)
- Lack of trade routes
- Loss of precious resources
What was a key factor that contributed to Timbuktu's importance as a city?
What was a key factor that contributed to Timbuktu's importance as a city?
- Presence of advanced military technology
- Abundance of natural resources
- Religious significance
- Location on the Niger River (correct)
Why did the Mali Empire eventually fall?
Why did the Mali Empire eventually fall?
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What was one major difference between the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire?
What was one major difference between the Ghana Empire and the Mali Empire?
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What material did the Ghana Empire use to make swords, according to African tradition?
What material did the Ghana Empire use to make swords, according to African tradition?
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Which of the following was a major trade route controlled by the Ghana Empire?
Which of the following was a major trade route controlled by the Ghana Empire?
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Who was the famous African-born Arab traveler whose log, the Rihlah, provided valuable information about African states and cities from 1000 to 1300 CE?
Who was the famous African-born Arab traveler whose log, the Rihlah, provided valuable information about African states and cities from 1000 to 1300 CE?
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What was one of the important trading cities of the Ghana Kingdom?
What was one of the important trading cities of the Ghana Kingdom?
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What technology enabled the Ghana Empire to become powerful and expand its influence?
What technology enabled the Ghana Empire to become powerful and expand its influence?
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