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Empire of Ghana - Coggle Diagram
Empire of Ghana
Empire of Ghana
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The iron making skills allowed for iron things to be made and were made into weapons used to keep peace on the trade routes
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Arabic writing became important for record keeping and contracts sharing information and keeping other records
Pottery made locally could be used to store goods and transport goods as well as canoes being used to trade
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blacksmiths and leather workers often enjoyed a privaleged life, some where even supported by the government
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the kings son would not be an heir, the son of the kings sister would be the heir
Land of Gold
Because Ghana’s king controlled trade and commanded a large army, he could demand taxes and gifts from the chiefs of surrounding lands.
By the year 800, Ghana had become an empire.
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By this means, the king limited the supply of gold and kept its price from falling.
Gold-Salt Trade
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Arabs and Berber brought Salt, Weapons, and cloth, while the Africans brought gold
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