West Africa

Question 1

(1Q) Describe the Sahara

Answer 1

(1A) It is the largest desert in the world.

Question 2

(2Q) Which river was the most important to the Ghana Empire and why?

Answer 2

(2A) The Niger River ; Allowed access to usable water and allowed transportation

Question 3

(3Q) What was the role of griots and why were they important to West African society?

Answer 3

(3A) Griots are professional storytellers ; They preserved West Africa history since they had no written language

Question 4

(4Q) What is a proverb and what were they used for in African society

Answer 4

(4A) A proverb is a wise saying that provides a quick way to share wisdom ; To get the point across faster

Example: Money doesn’t grow on trees ; A penny earned is a penny saved

Question 5

(5Q) How did Ghana become so wealthy?

Answer 5

(5A) They controlled trade routes

Question 6

(6Q) Describe the importance of Gold to the Ghana Empire

Answer 6

(6A) Ghana claimed all gold inside its territory and made gold scare by reducing gold production or hiding it

Question 7

(7Q) Which mineral resource did Ghana use for tools and weapons?

Answer 7

(7A) Iron

Question 8

(8Q) How did Islam spread to Ghana?

Answer 8

(8A) Through trade

Question 9

(9Q) Why was salt so valuable?

Answer 9

(9A) Salt could be used in several ways

Example: Preserving food, taste, etc