WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ghana itself was rich in gold. People wanted gold for its beauty, but they needed salt in their diets to survive. Salt, which could be used to preserve food, also made bland food tasty. These qualities made salt very valuable.

Detailed explanation-2: -How did the ruler of Ghana profit from the trade routes that met in his empire? By collecting a toll (tax) on all goods entering or leaving Ghana.

Detailed explanation-3: -Islamic merchants traveled over two months through the desert to reach Ghana and “do business.” They were taxed for both what they brought in and what they took out. With this system, it is no wonder that Ghana got rich quickly. The wealth that the kingdom acquired did not, however, serve in its favor forever.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ghana’s economic development and eventual wealth was linked to the growth of regular and intensified trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, and ivory, which allowed for the development of larger urban centers and encouraged territorial expansion to gain control over different trade routes.

Detailed explanation-5: -How did Ghana’s kings use the tax and tribute money they collected? To support Ghana’s growing army, so that they could conquer more territories. Who were the Almoravids? They were a Muslim group who attacked Ghana in the 1060’s.