Warm Up Where was the empire of Ghana located? What was the capital city of Ghana? When did ancient Ghana rule? Describe the government of the empire? What does the word “Ghana” mean? What was the main source of wealth for Ghana? BONUS How did the transport goods across the Sahara?

Warm Up Where was the empire of Ghana located? (p. 1) What was the capital city of Ghana? (p.1) When did ancient Ghana rule? (p. 2) Describe the government of the empire? (p. 2) What does the word “Ghana” mean? (p. 3) What was the main source of wealth for Ghana? (p. 4) BONUS How did the transport goods across the Sahara? (p. 4)

Ghana

Trans-Saharan Trade Perfect Trading spot Brought Islam to Africa Between North Africa and forests Camels Brought Islam to Africa Gold and Salt Made Ghana VERY wealthy

Government Powerful King Many Officials Strong Military Head of the army, Controlled gold trade Many Officials Strong Military Kept the peace All men in empire trained

Gold Came from the forest region North Africans wanted it Symbol of wealth Sold to foreigners for coin making Wangara Secret mines

Salt Came from the Sahara Precious to west Africans Important part of diet Preserved food Made two ways Evaporation Mining

Trading Silent trading Paid taxes to Ghana on all purchases Used drum used for military Protected trade routes Conquered new lands