Question

Which factors led to the downfall of Ghana? Select the two correct answers.(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.
Ghana lacked nearby water resources.

Ghana was engaged in conflict with people to the north.
Ghana was engaged in conflict with people to the north.

Ghana was unwilling to participate in trade.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Ghana’s large population began straining resources.
- Ghana was engaged in conflict with people to the north.

Explanation (brief): Environmental stress (overgrazing, deforestation, drought and resource depletion) weakened the empire, and military pressure from northern groups (notably the Almoravid invasions) undermined Ghana’s power and control of trade routes.