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Who was the first ruler of the Ghana empire?

Dinga Cisse (correct)

Sunni Ali

Mansa Musa

Sundiata Keita

The Ghana Empire was established to protect its land from foreign traders.

False

What was the old name of the Ghana empire referred to as?

Wagadu

The Soninke settled near the Gambia, Niger, and Senegal __________.

rivers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Ghana = First significant empire in West Africa Dinga Cisse = First ruler of the Ghana Empire Soninke = Early group in West Africa that unified the region Wagadu = Old name of the Ghana Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of Ghana in 1200 CE?

Almoravid attacks Signup and view all the answers

Overgrazing by Almoravid soldiers contributed to drought and famine in Ghana.

True Signup and view all the answers

What internal issue did Ghana face that contributed to its collapse?

Loss of control or internal conflicts Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

Present-day Mauritania, Senegal, and Mali Signup and view all the answers

The common people in the Empire of Ghana were allowed to own gold.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Almoravids first attacked Ghana in _____ CE.

1060 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their impact on the decline of Ghana:

Almoravid attacks = Disruption of trade routes Overgrazing = Depletion of resources Rebellion = Loss of control over lands Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Empire of Ghana during its peak from 1052 CE to 1076 CE?

Tunka Manin Signup and view all the answers

The process of trading without direct interaction of hostile groups in the Empire of Ghana is known as __________.

silent barter Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with their significance in the Empire of Ghana:

Salt = Valuable resource like gold, heavily taxed Gold = Commodity owned only by the king and ruling class Tunka Manin = Leader during the empire's peak Trans-Saharan Trade = Trade routes connecting sub-Saharan Africa with the north Signup and view all the answers