Question
The Empire of Ghana was in a good position for trade because of its location. Where was it located?
a. between the Sahara Desert and major rivers
b. along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
c. close to the cities of ancient Egypt
d. on the Mediterranean Sea
a. between the Sahara Desert and major rivers
b. along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
c. close to the cities of ancient Egypt
d. on the Mediterranean Sea
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **a. between the Sahara Desert and major rivers**.
The Empire of Ghana was strategically located between the Sahara Desert to the north and the important rivers like the Senegal and Niger, which facilitated trade, particularly in gold and salt.
The Empire of Ghana was strategically located between the Sahara Desert to the north and the important rivers like the Senegal and Niger, which facilitated trade, particularly in gold and salt.