Ghana

What did North African's want?

Gold

Who did the gold go to once it was found in the kingdom?

The King

What was the tale of Ibn Battuta?

- Donkeys would carry goods from Europe, Arabia, and Egypt to Sijilmasa from the Mediterranean coast. From there Camel caravans would take the goods south. - Would stay in Sikilmasa for a few months until the rainy season would end. - The caravan would stop in Taghaza, a village where salt mines were located and would take a load of salt - When the traders would reach Walata they would transfer their salt and other foods from the camels to donkeys and to porters (people who would carry goods for a living). This is where they would pass through Ghana on their way to markets.

When was the rise/fall of the Ghana empire?

830 - 1235

Who where the people that were in charge of different parts of the society such as armed forces, industry, tax collection, and foreigners?

A large group of officials that were paid with king's wealth

Where was Ghana located?

Between North and West Africa

Dividing regions in Africa were based on what?

Climate

Who had to attend military training?

Every man in the empire so he was able to serve when his time had come

Who was the tale designed by revolving around the source of Ghana's wealth?

Ibn Battuta

What was the spread of Islam?

In the 7th century, Muslims tried to invade Ghana in order to convert all the people to Islam and also to control Ghana's trade Ghana turned back invaders, but many Muslims settled in West Africa and became merchants

Why was salt important to West African's?

It was an important part of their diet was important for their location helped keep food from spoiling

Who took over when Ghana fell?

Mali

Who was the richest person to ever live?

Mansa Musa

What is Ghana known as?

The "Land of Gold"

What did Ghana's government collect taxes on?

The gold that passes through the kindom

What would happen in the court?

The king would hear citizen's concerns, punish wrong doing, and pay fines/taxes

Who would get the throne after the king had passed?

The system was matrilineal: the son of the king's sister would

What would the top military people do?

They would be chosen to work for the king as body guards, escorts, and military advisors

Were was gold mainly found?

Wangara

Ghana was ruled by a powerful king. What were his duties and what was he responsible for?

Was head of the army Had final say in the matters of justice Led citizens in religious worship Acquired great wealth due to control of the gold trade

What made up Ghana's military?

regular army, elite forces, and, reserve forces

What did West African's want?

salt

What would North African Traders bring with them as they traveled across the Sahara and what would they be traded for?

salt, copper, cowrie seashells traded for ivory, slaves, koala nuts, hides, and leather goods

How did Ghana help pay for government officials?

taxing goods

Solders ranks would be shown by:

the color of their tunic and feathers worn in their head dress

Why were camels so important?

they could drink up to 25 gallons of water; suitable for long walks across desert

How did Ghana make most of it's money?

trade

Did Kumbi fall?

yes