By Katharine, Rachel and ArielPeriod.5

Chapter Six Lesson One. Pages 133-134

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Taxes & Gold Taxes & Gold

People had to pay taxes if: They passed through their land Bought goods and left Their city was conquered by Ghana’s

army They lived in GhanaThe money that was collected was used

to support Ghana’s army.However, Ghana didn’t earn money just

from taxes, or from owning most of the West African trade routes, they also had huge gold mines that gave lots of gold.

People had to pay taxes if: They passed through their land Bought goods and left Their city was conquered by Ghana’s

army They lived in GhanaThe money that was collected was used

to support Ghana’s army.However, Ghana didn’t earn money just

from taxes, or from owning most of the West African trade routes, they also had huge gold mines that gave lots of gold.

Some uses for gold included: Trading MoneyEven though Ghana was in

possession of so much gold, only rulers could own gold nuggets were worth more than gold dust. The people of Ghana used gold dust as money.

Some uses for gold included: Trading MoneyEven though Ghana was in

possession of so much gold, only rulers could own gold nuggets were worth more than gold dust. The people of Ghana used gold dust as money.

Expansion of the EmpireExpansion of the Empire

Ghana’s money was used to support their army, making it very powerful. This powerful army conquered many nearby lands. However, Ghana’s rulers were afraid that to much land would be to hard to control. So, the conquered rulers were still allowed to rule and acted as the “ Kings Governors”.

Ghana’s money was used to support their army, making it very powerful. This powerful army conquered many nearby lands. However, Ghana’s rulers were afraid that to much land would be to hard to control. So, the conquered rulers were still allowed to rule and acted as the “ Kings Governors”.

*Under the rule of Tunka Manin, Ghana reached its height. The royal court reflected the wealth of the Ghana Empire.

*Under the rule of Tunka Manin, Ghana reached its height. The royal court reflected the wealth of the Ghana Empire.

Ghana Builds an Empire : Quiz

Ghana Builds an Empire : Quiz

We will ask each side 4 questions. Each team (side) will be given four questions. The first person to raise their hand for their particular side will get to answer the question. The left side of the room is team 1, and the right side is team 2.

Each side gets 2 tries, from 2 different people. If both people get the question wrong, the other side has once chance to steal it.

At the end, if the score is tied, we will give 1 question and the first team to raises their hand will get to answer it. If they miss the question, it automatically goes to the other side.

*On Friday, the people who got their questions right will receive candy.

Team 1 First Question

Which routes did Ghana have control over?

Which routes did Ghana have control over?

Ghana had control of most West African Trade Routes.

Ghana had control of most West African Trade Routes.

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Team 2 First QuestionTeam 2 First Question

Who paid taxes? Who paid taxes?

•The people who paid taxes included:

* Residents of Ghana* Traders who passed through their land*Conquered cities

•The people who paid taxes included:

* Residents of Ghana* Traders who passed through their land*Conquered cities

Team 1 Question 2Team 1 Question 2

Who did the taxes go to and why?

Taxes went to Ghana’s Kings and they used the

money to strengthen the army

Taxes went to Ghana’s Kings and they used the

money to strengthen the army

Team 2 Question 2Team 2 Question 2

Name two reasons Ghana was so

powerful.

Ghana was so powerful because:

1) They controlled most of the West African Trade Routes

2) They had a very powerful army.

Ghana was so powerful because:

1) They controlled most of the West African Trade Routes

2) They had a very powerful army.

Team 1 Question 3Team 1 Question 3

What did Ghana do with the gold they got from mines?

The Gold that Ghana got from the mines was:

1) Kept by the Kings

2) Used to support the Army

1.) What did Ghana’s army do to make Ghana more

powerful?

1.) What did Ghana’s army do to make Ghana more

powerful?

Team 2 Question 3Team 2 Question 3

To make Ghana more powerful, Ghana’s army conquered many

neighboring lands.

To make Ghana more powerful, Ghana’s army conquered many

neighboring lands.

Team 1 Final QuestionTeam 1 Final Question

What did Ghana’s kings allow conquered kings to do?

What did Ghana’s kings allow conquered kings to do?

Ghana’s Kings let the conquered Kings rule as their governors

Ghana’s Kings let the conquered Kings rule as their governors

Team 2 Final QuestionTeam 2 Final Question

Who was Tunka Manin? Who was Tunka Manin?

Tunka Manin was the ruler who lead Ghana to its

height.

Tunka Manin was the ruler who lead Ghana to its

height.

THE FINAL QUESTIONTHE FINAL QUESTION

Did kings keep any gold for themselves?

A) YesB) No

Did kings keep any gold for themselves?

A) YesB) No

A) YESA) YES

YOU’RE THE WINNERS!YOU’RE THE WINNERS!

CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS