Question

in the mid-1000s, a group called the almoravids started taking over parts of the sahara, the vast desert in north africa. the almoravids wanted to compete with the ghana empire and take control of trans - saharan trade.
match each characteristic of the almoravids to the effect that it had on the ghana empire.
the almoravids were skilled warriors on horseback, and they were able to gain support from other tribes in the sahara against ghana.
the almoravids needed to take over some of the important trade cities that ghana controlled.
the almoravids tried to rally muslims against the non - muslim rulers of ghana.
characteristic of the almoravids
effect on the ghana empire
the almoravids wanted to control trans - saharan trade.
the almoravids were muslims and believed in following an islamic government.
the almoravids started as a nomadic tribe that traveled on horseback.

Explanation:

Each Almoravid characteristic is matched to its direct impact on the Ghana Empire based on historical cause and effect:

1. The goal to control trans-Saharan trade directly led to targeting Ghana's key trade hubs.
2. Their Islamic identity and governance beliefs drove religiously motivated opposition to Ghana's rulers.
3. Their nomadic, horseback origins shaped their military strength and ability to gain tribal support against Ghana.

Answer:

1. Characteristic: The Almoravids wanted to control trans-Saharan trade.

Effect: The Almoravids needed to take over some of the important trade cities that Ghana controlled.

1. Characteristic: The Almoravids were Muslims and believed in following an Islamic government.

Effect: The Almoravids tried to rally Muslims against the non-Muslim rulers of Ghana.

1. Characteristic: The Almoravids started as nomadic tribes that traveled on horseback.

Effect: The Almoravids were skilled warriors on horseback, and they were able to gain support from other tribes in the Sahara against Ghana.