1. How did geography help Ghana to develop a strong economy?

2. List and explain a few ways in which Ghana became one of the most wealthy and powerful empires of the time period.


3. Why did the kingdom of Ghana suddenly need to trade gold for salt?


4. What weakened the Kingdom of Ghana? Who finally conquered the Ghana Empire?


5. How did Mali influence Europe (“The Old World”)?


6. Who was Mansa Musa? List some of his major accomplishments.


7. What was the religion of the Mali Empire?


8. List two reasons why Mansa Musa traveled to Mecca.


9. What was Timbuktu and why it was so important?


10. What factors contributed to the success of the kingdom of Mali?