1. Ghana – An Early Empire

2. 1. Who were the early people of Ghana? 2. What language did they Speak?
The early people of Ghana were the
①Soninke and they spoke
②Mande language.

3. 3. What were the Soninke kings called? 4. What did this mean?
Kings were called ③Ghanas, which meant ④War Chief or Warrior King.

4. 5. Who succeeded the king after his death? 6.What is this called?
⑤The Son of the King’s sister is the successor, this is called ⑥ Matrilineal.

5. 7. What 2 products contributed most to the prosperity?
⑦The Mining of Gold and the Slave Trade.

6. The written language was ⑧ Arabic and the religion was ⑨Islam.
8. What written language was introduced as a result of trade? 9. What religion was introduced?
The written language was ⑧ Arabic and the religion was ⑨Islam.

7. 10. What present-day countries have been formed from ancient Ghana?
⑩Mali and Mauritania

8. 11. Describe Ghana’s court system.
⑪Ghana’s government had a Lower court and a court of Appeals.

9. 12. Make a diagram illustrating the power of the King.
Commander
And
Chief
Leader
Of the
Empire ^
< King > v
Ghana’s
Religious leader
Highest
Judge