Ancient Africa - Ghana Empire

Tap or click on cards to flip them and reveal the answers. You can use arrow keys as well.

  • Loading folders...
1/15 cards
When did the Ghana Empire exist?
Click to flip
The Ghana Empire existed approximately from the 6th to the 13th century.
Click to flip
What was the capital city of the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
The capital city of the Ghana Empire was Koumbi Saleh.
Click to flip
What was the primary economic activity of the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
The primary economic activity of the Ghana Empire was trade, particularly in gold and salt.
Click to flip
Which two resources were crucial to the Ghana Empire’s wealth?
Click to flip
Gold and salt were crucial to the Ghana Empire's wealth.
Click to flip
How did the Ghana Empire maintain its power and influence?
Click to flip
The Ghana Empire maintained its power through military strength and control of trade routes.
Click to flip
What religion was introduced to the Ghana Empire by merchants?
Click to flip
Islam was introduced to the Ghana Empire by Muslim merchants.
Click to flip
What was the role of the king in the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
The king served as the political and religious leader, also overseeing trade.
Click to flip
Which modern-day countries were part of the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
Parts of modern-day Mauritania, Mali, and Senegal were part of the Ghana Empire.
Click to flip
What caused the decline of the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
The decline was due to factors like overexpansion, drought, internal strife, and external attacks.
Click to flip
How did trade affect the cultural development of the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
Trade led to cultural exchanges, including the introduction of new ideas, languages, and religions.
Click to flip
What was the significance of the Trans-Saharan trade route to the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
It was vital for the exchange of goods like gold and salt, bolstering the empire’s wealth.
Click to flip
Who were the Soninke and what was their role in the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
The Soninke were the ethnic group that founded and ruled the Ghana Empire.
Click to flip
What type of government did the Ghana Empire have?
Click to flip
The Ghana Empire had a monarchical government with a king possessing centralized power.
Click to flip
What lasting impact did the Ghana Empire have on West African history?
Click to flip
The Ghana Empire established trade practices and cultural exchanges that influenced later empires.
Click to flip
Who were the Almoravids and how did they impact the Ghana Empire?
Click to flip
The Almoravids were Muslim Berber reformers who invaded and weakened the Ghana Empire.
Click to flip

Need More Study Materials?

Go back to the chat to generate additional resources.

Create More Resources