Question

Which is one of the factors that led to the downfall of Ghana? (1 point)
Responses

Ghana did not have iron weapons and rival nations did.
Ghana did not have iron weapons and rival nations did.

Ghana's large population began straining resources.
Ghana's large population began straining resources.

Ghana lacked nearby water resources.

Answer 1

Ghana's large population began straining resources.

Explanation: Environmental degradation and overuse of land (overgrazing, reduced soil fertility) and rising resource pressure weakened the empire’s economy and ability to support its population, making it more vulnerable to internal unrest and external attacks.