Open my powerpoint, google docs, and canvas Open my powerpoint, google docs, and canvas. Name the google docs March 2, 2017 Ghana was south of the largest desert in the world? What is the name of this desert? I will collect your study guides while you do this.

Test March 6, 2017

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Essential Question How did Ghana’s location influence the development of their civilization?

Essential Standard 6.G.1.1  Explain how the physical features and human characteristics of a place influenced the development of civilizations, societies and regions. 6.E.1.2  Explain how quality of life is impacted by economic choices of civilizations, societies and regions.

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Look back at the reading Look back at the reading. Color in where the kingdom of Ghana was located?

What are some thing the people of Ghana made from iron? Why would iron be better then wood?

Salt was considered very valuable and the salt trade was heavily taxed by the king. Much of the salt was mined in the Sahara Desert at the city of Taghaza where slaves were used to mine salt. Salt was sometimes used as money and was about as valuable as gold. What do you think the life of a slave was like?

Around 1050 CE, the Empire of Ghana began to come under pressure from the Muslims to the north to convert to Islam. The Kings of Ghana refused and soon came under constant attacks from Northern Africa. At the same time, a group of people called the Susu broke free of Ghana. Over the next few hundred years, Ghana weakened until it eventually became part of the Mali Empire.  What did the king do that contributed to the fall of Ghana?

Study guide numbers 42-56 for 2 minutes.

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Where was the Empire of Ghana located?    Southern Africa    Eastern Europe    Western Africa  

What was the capital city of the Empire of Ghana?    Cairo    Koumbi Saleh    Mogadishu    Addis Ababa

What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy?   Fish and Cotton    Silver and Diamonds   \ Iron and Gold    Wheat and Guns   

What major empire did the Empire of Ghana become part of after it collapsed?    1. Egypt    2. Empire of Mali    3. Spanish Empire    4. Chinese Empire  

True or False: The Empire of Ghana eventually became the African country of Ghana.   

What type of workers were revered as powerful magicians?    1. Farmers    2. Salt miners    3. Iron Smiths    4. Traders   

What major geographical feature was just to the north of the Empire of Ghana?    1. Sahara Desert    2. Pacific Ocean    3. Nile River    4. Andes Mountains   

Order of the West African Kingdoms   1. Mali, Songhai, Ghana   2. Ghana, Mali, Songhai  3. Songhai, Ghana, Mali    4. Andes Mountains   

Act out the collecting of taxes. One person is a trader that is going to the salt mines. They are going to through Ghana and have to pay taxes.

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