1. The Empire of Ghana

2.  What were the 2 major resources traded in Ghana?  Gold and Salt

3.  How did the silent barter system work?  Traders exchanged goods without contacting each other directly, and business was peacefully Conducted

4.  Who was Tunka Manin ?  King of Ghana

5.  What did Ghana’s kings do with the money they raised from taxes and gold mining?  The rulers built a powerful ARMY.

6.  Why did the rulers of Ghana not want everyone to have gold?  To ensure the King was more wealthier than everyone else in his kingdom.

7.  What group invaded Ghana in the late 1000s?  The Almoravids

8.  How did overgrazing help cause the fall of Ghana?  Overgrazing left the soil exposed to the hot desert winds, making it worthless for farmers.

9. The Empire of Ghana Rise Fall Location Silent Barter Trade from North & South Control of trade routes Invasions Overgrazing Internal rebellion