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Why did West Africa not profit much to trade?
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The Berbers controlled the trade routes.
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Where is Ghana Empire located?
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Between the Niger Empire and Senegal rivers.
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Who created the Ghana Empire?
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A group of farmers called the Soninke. When raiders wanted their water and pastures, the farmers got together and defended themselves. It grew big larger and became an empire.
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Silent barter.
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A process in which people exchange goods without ever contacting each other directly.
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How did Ghana become rich?
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Controlling the gold and salt trade routes. As power grew, wheat, cattle, honey, and tassels were traded as well.
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What is Koumbi Saleh?
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The capital city of Ghana.
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What happened with so many people passing through the empire?
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Made taxes from the merchants and civilans.
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What did the kings do with the wealth?
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Made powerful empires that conquered neighbors.
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Who was Tunka Manin?
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The king when Ghana reached it's peak.
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How did the Ghana empire fall?
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Invasion, overgrazing, and internal rebellion.
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