12 Questions
Why was salt considered so valuable in West Africa around AD 1000?
People traded gold for salt because of its high value for preserving food and enhancing flavor.
What led to Ghana becoming a powerful state in West Africa?
Ghana gained control of the trade routes in West Africa, allowing it to become a powerful state.
How did the use of camels impact trade in northern Africa in the AD 200s?
The use of camels allowed goods to be carried over longer distances in the desert, revolutionizing trade in northern Africa.
Why did West Africans not profit much from the Saharan trade for a long time?
West Africans did not profit much because the trade routes were controlled by the Berbers from northern Africa.
What were some factors that contributed to the decline of Ghana as an empire?
The decline of Ghana was caused by attacking invaders, overgrazing, and the loss of trade.
What motivated traders in West Africa around AD 1000 to be secretive about their sources of gold?
Traders were secretive about their sources of gold to protect their trade routes and maintain their advantage.
What is the most precious good that people trade gold for in West Africa around AD 1000?
Salt
Why were the mysterious traders secretive about where they got the gold from?
Unknown source
What empire in West Africa gained control of the trade routes, making it a powerful state?
Ghana
What change in transportation helped West Africans venture further into the desert for trade in the AD 200s?
Use of camels
Prior to Ghana's control, who dominated the trade routes in West Africa?
Berbers
What significant factor contributed to the growth of Ghana as an empire in West Africa?
Control of trade
Test your knowledge on the rulers, growth, and decline of the Ghana Empire, as well as the importance of trade in West Africa around AD 1000. Explore key terms and people from this historical period.
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