Question

Based on information provided, why was Ghana such a powerful trade kingdom? A) Ghana's land was abundant and its location made it primed for successful trans-Saharan trade. B) Ghana had no rival in terms of size and location and its isolation contributed to its riches. C) Ghana had a rich history of wealth that allowed it to pass down its riches from generation to generation. D) Ghana's location near Egypt allowed the empire to trade with the Arab nations thus improving their wealth.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Ghana's land was abundant and its location made it primed for successful trans-Saharan trade.

Explanation:

The Empire of Ghana was located in the Sahel region, north of the abundant and generous gold fields of West Africa. It is known that its wealth came from administrative control of the gold mines, the exploitation of the salt deposits, the obtaining of the ivory, and, most importantly, controlling the trans-Saharan trade of these three products mainly.

The control of the commercial routes and the intense trans-Saharan commercial activity allowed it to extend borders by establishing and expanding various urban nuclei in its ever-expanding territory.