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Ghana: A West African Trading Empire

In this lesson from our History Alive! The World Through 1750 program, experience the gold-for-salt trade and trans-Saharan trade route to discover its impact on Ghana’s wealth and success.

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Ghana: A West African Trading Empire

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Ghana: A West African Trading Empire — Classroom Activity

Classroom Activity

Play a game to experience the gold-for-salt trade in medieval Ghana.

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Ghana: A West African Trading Empire — Video Activity

Video Activity

Travel along the trans-Saharan trade route to discover its impact on Ghana’s wealth and success.

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Ghana: A West African Trading Empire — Reading

Reading

Available in print and online, explore how the trans-Saharan trade led to Ghana’s wealth and success through reading and notebook questions.

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About History Alive! The World Through 1750

History Alive! The World Through 1750 engages students with meaningful lessons that foster a deep understanding of the world. Students take a trip to ancient Greece through video-based geography challenges, analyze primary source diary entries from Lady Murasaki, and debate the factors that led to the decline of the Maya civilization. With this program you get:

  • Meaningful Activities

  • Classroom-Friendly Technology

  • Ongoing Teacher and District Support

  • High-Quality, Standards-Aligned Curriculum

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