Chapter 13 Section 2
The Empire of Ghana
1.a. Identify
What were the 2 major resources traded in Ghana?
Gold and Salt
1.b. Explain
How did the silent barter system work?
Traders exchanged goods without contacting each other directly, and business was peacefully Conducted
2.a. Identify
Who was Tunka Manin? King of Ghana
2.b. Generalize
What did Ghana’s kings do with the money they raised from taxes and gold mining?
The rulers built a powerful ARMY.
2.c. Elaborate
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.
3.a. Recall
What group invaded Ghana in the late 1000s?
The Almoravids
3.b. Analyze
How did overgrazing help cause the fall of Ghana?
Overgrazing left the soil exposed to the hot desert winds, making it worthless for farmers.
4. Categorizing
The Empire of Ghana
Rise
Fall
Location Silent Barter
Trade from North & SouthControl of trade routes
Invasions Overgrazing
Internal rebellion
