3. Its location at the crossroads of major trade routes south of
the Sahara and along the rivers brought medieval Ghana
great wealth and power.
4. It was located between the salt
mines of the Sahara and the gold
of southern West Africa. It was at
the crossroads of major trade
routes south of the Sahara and
along rivers.
8. - They drink up to 25 gallons of
water at one time, so they can
travel long distances without
stopping.
- double rows of long eyelashes
and hairy ear openings – keeps
sand out
9. 1. Do the questions for homework
2. Now let’s read section 4.
10. Differences in geography led to different methods of transport
along the trade routes between North and West Africa
13. In some parts of Africa, salt is made by the evaporation of water
in areas called salt flats, such as this one. The salt is then dug
out in large blocks.
24. What two factors caused the downfall of
the kingdom of Ghana?
Explain.
25. This day can include a quick act it out to
help with the Processing speech
bubbles – or not.
26. Social Studies
learning target:
• I will take on a POV for the Act it
Out (for the Processing activity).
• I will complete the speech bubbles
in the processing activity.
27.
28.
29. To what extent did
trans-Saharan trade
lead to Ghana’s
Wealth and success?
Consider everything so far:
1 10
Scale
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
30. I rank Ghana at a __out of 10 about
how trans-Saharan trade led to its
wealth and success.
1 10
Scale
31. I rank Ghana at a __out of 10 about
how trans-Saharan trade led to its
wealth and success. My first reason
is… (Elaborate/Details)… My second
reason is… (Elaborate/Details)…
Wrap-Up Sentence—End with a BANG!
