Question

1. how did ghana promote wealth and growth for their empires economy? a. ghana established a taxation system. b. ghana had sole control over the trade of gold. c. herding sheep, goats and camels became important economic activities. d. the almoravid dynasty cooperated with ghana to rule much of west africa. 20. how did trade lead to the growth of the kingdom of mali? a. building boats allowed travelers to locate new lands to settle. b. mali found allies in congo to help them take over other areas. c. taxing traded items provided riches that made the government grow strong. d. local rulers seized wealthy merchants to finance conquering armies and expand territory. ss.912.w.3.14 examine the internal and external factors that led to the fall of the empires of ghana, mali, an 21. how did the loss of control over trade routes affect west african empires like ghana, mali, songhai? a. it increased their wealth and power b. it led to the spread of christianity c. it reduced their economic strength and influence d. it allowed them to focus more on agriculture 22. what political issues did the kingdoms of ghana, mali, and songhai that led to their c a. the kingdoms split into factions ruled by warlords. b. they converted to islam and did not pay tribute to foreign rulers. c. they overextended the use of natural resources and suffered from natural disast d. they were subject to civil wars, wars against foreign invaders, and poor leader

Explanation:

1. Ghana established a taxation system on trade which was a major factor in promoting wealth and growth for its empire's economy. Herding was not the main driver of economic growth compared to trade - related taxation, and Ghana did not have sole control over gold trade. The Almoravid Dynasty was more of a threat than a cooperative partner in economic growth.
2. Taxing traded items in Mali provided the government with riches, strengthening it and contributing to the kingdom's growth. Building boats was not directly related to growth from trade, finding allies in Congo was not about trade - led growth, and seizing merchants was not a sustainable way to grow through trade.
3. The loss of control over trade routes reduced the economic strength and influence of West African empires like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai as trade was a major source of their wealth and power. It did not increase wealth or power, was not directly related to the spread of Christianity, and did not lead to a greater focus on agriculture.
4. The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai faced civil wars, wars against foreign invaders, and poor leadership which were significant political issues. Splitting into warlord - ruled factions is part of the broader issue of civil unrest, conversion to Islam was not a direct political issue leading to decline, and over - use of natural resources is more of an environmental issue.

Answer:

1. A. Ghana established a taxation system.
2. C. Taxing traded items provided riches that made the government grow strong.
3. C. It reduced their economic strength and influence
4. D. They were subject to civil wars, wars against foreign invaders, and poor leadership.