Empire of Ghana Quiz Questions

1. Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

A Western Africa B Southern Africa C Eastern Europe D South America

2. What was the capital city of the Empire of Ghana?

A Addis Ababa B Cairo C Mogadishu D Koumbi Saleh

3. What did 'ghana' mean in the language of the people of Ghana?

A Great people B Beautiful land C Warrior King D High desert

4. Who was the first king of the Empire of Ghana?

A Mansa Musa B Ezana Axum C Dinga Cisse D Amenhotep

5. What two resources helped the Empire of Ghana to become wealthy?

A Iron and Gold B Wheat and Guns C Fish and Cotton D Silver and Diamonds

6. What major empire did the Empire of Ghana become part of after it collapsed?

A Empire of Mali B Chinese Empire C Egypt D Spanish Empire

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

A TRUE B FALSE

8. What kind of government did the Empire of Ghana have?

A Feudal B Democratic C Communist D Socialist

9. What type of workers were revered as powerful magicians?

A Traders B Salt miners C Farmers D Iron Smiths

10. What major geographical feature was just to the north of the Empire of Ghana?

A Pacific Ocean B Sahara Desert C Andes Mountains D Nile River