1. Ghana By: Kayla Kloek Aaska Patel Sam Doolittle

2. Geography  Lies 400 miles north west of modern Ghana.  It lay between the Niger and the Gambia Rivers in West Africa.

3. Law and Government/ Rulers Ghana’s first leader was Ding Cisse Ghana’s first leader was Ding Cisse Women had a high status and held government positions. The king collected tolls on traders and goods entering and leaving his land. The king collected tolls on traders and goods entering and leaving his land.

4. Religion Islam Traders from the Muslim world came to Africa, spreading their ideas, cultural and military techniques.

5. Economy Derived power and wealth from trading gold for salt. Introduction of camels boosted the amount of trade. Because Ghana was between the Niger and Gambia Rivers most trade was transported by boat. Women had a high status in economic life.

6. Achievements Complete monopoly over the gold-salt trade Complete monopoly over the gold-salt trade Superior skills in working with iron Superior skills in working with iron Great military power Great military power Built mosques Built mosques

7. What forces led to the rise of Ghana? Ghana rose because of its location. Since it was located between the Niger and Gambia Rivers, trade was done by boat. Ghana rose because of its location. Since it was located between the Niger and Gambia Rivers, trade was done by boat. Strong monarchy led to the rise of power in Ghana. Strong monarchy led to the rise of power in Ghana. Because of its strong military Ghana was able to expand and conquer land. Because of its strong military Ghana was able to expand and conquer land.