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The Rise and Fall of the Ghana Empire: Trade, Wealth, and Collapse

By 800 AD, Ghana dominated West Africa's trade routes, capitalizing on taxes and gold from traders. The empire's wealth allowed its rulers to build a powerful army, peaking under King Manin. However, by 1200, Ghana collapsed due to invasions, overgrazing, and internal rebellion. Understanding the empire’s rise, the significance of trade, and the factors leading to its decline is crucial in studying West African history. This overview captures the complexities of governance, trade dynamics, and societal challenges faced by the Ghana Empire.

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The Rise and Fall of the Ghana Empire: Trade, Wealth, and Collapse

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  1. Chapter 6 Section 1 pgs. 133-135

  2. Ghana Builds an Empire, pgs. 133-135 • By 800, Ghana was in control 1. trade routes • of West Africa’s _________ • Taxes and Gold • Ghana’s rulers looked for ways 2. money • to make _____ from the traders • passing through Ghana • 3. Rulers expected traders to • pay tax on goods they carried 3. in & out

  3. 4. Name 4 sources that contributed to 4. a. goods-in Ghana’s wealth b. goods-out c. tax tribes d. gold Expansion of the Empire, pg. 134 5. Ghana’s kings used their wealth to build a powerful _________ 5. army 6. The empire of Ghana reached its 6.Tunka peak under king Manin

  4. Ghana’s Decline, pg. 134 • 7. collapsed 7. By 1200, Ghana ____________ • 8. 8. Three factors why Ghana collapsed • invasion a. Muslims attacked them and • converted the people to Islam • b. overgrazing b. animals ate too much grass which • exposed the soil to open winds • that blew away the fertile soil • leaving behind worthless soil for • growing crops • c. internal c. the people who were conquered • rebellion by Ghana rose up and rebelled • taking over the entire empire

  5. Ch. 6, Section 1 Review please copy the question and write out the answer • Ghana is located in a. northeastern Africa b. northwestern Africa c. the middle of Africa 2. Which valuable items were just as valuable as the other a. gold b. salt c. copper choose 2 answers

  6. 3. Define silent barter- 4. List 4 sources that contributed to Ghana’s wealth a. c. b. d.

  7. 5. Give 3 reasons why Ghana collapsed a. b. c. 6. Define overgrazing

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