Question

What caused the downfall of Ghana?

Answer 1

A Climate change and Berber battles
B Songhai invasions and disease
C Internal revolts
D Depletion of the salt mines

Answer 2

The Ghana Empire was located in what is now southeastern Mauritania and western Mali. Complex societies had existed in the region since about 1500 BC, and around Ghana's core region since about 300 AD. When Ghana's ruling dynasty began is uncertain; it is first mentioned in documentary sources around 830 AD by Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī. The domestication of the camel, which preceded Muslims and Islam by several centuries, brought about a gradual change in trade, and, for the first time, the extensive gold, ivory trade, and salt resources of the region could be sent north and east to population centers in North Africa, the Middle East and Europe in

Answer 3

A little less than 200 years later, however, Ghana was not so lucky. Weakened by subsequent and frequent attacks, and cut-off from international trade of salt, gold, and other important things, the kingdom was vulnerable and unable to prevent defeat. In 1240 C.E., Ghana was conquered and absorbed/added into the growing nation of Mali, which would soon become the next great empire.

Answer 4

So D? I'm confused.

Answer 5

I think is d too.

Answer 6

ya i belive so

Answer 7

The correct answer is A - Climate change and Berber battles

Answer 8

A is correct because I got it right on the test.