Question

what was the role of the empire of ghana in global trade from around 800 to 1100 ce? choose 1 answer: a it controlled trade routes that carried gold and salt across africa. b it mined silver that was shipped across the atlantic to the americas. c it expanded into europe and created strong ties with christian kingdoms. d it built coastal ports that dominated trade across the indian ocean.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Empire of Ghana was a major power in West Africa (800 - 1100 CE) and controlled trans - Saharan trade routes. Gold from West Africa and salt from the Sahara were key trade goods, and Ghana's control of these routes was central to its economy and global trade role.
• Option B: Silver mining and trans - Atlantic trade to the Americas were not part of Ghana's trade (the trans - Atlantic slave trade and related silver trade came later, and Ghana was in West Africa, not involved in Atlantic trade to the Americas in this period).
• Option C: Ghana was not known for expanding into Europe or having strong ties with Christian kingdoms; its interactions were more regional in Africa and with North African Muslim traders.
• Option D: Ghana was in West Africa, far from the Indian Ocean, and had no role in Indian Ocean trade.

Answer:

A. It controlled trade routes that carried gold and salt across Africa.