Ghana
Definition
Ghana was a West African kingdom that prospered between about 400 and 1200 AD. Known as "the land of gold," it became wealthy through gold trade routes with Muslim traders.
Analogy
Imagine Ghana as a popular shopping mall where everyone wants to buy gold jewelry. Just like how such a mall would become rich by selling high-demand products (gold), Ghana grew wealthy by controlling and taxing the lucrative gold trade routes.
Related terms
Trans-Saharan Trade Routes: Networks of ancient trading routes that connected Sub-Saharan West Africa to North Africa; goods such as salt, gold, ivory were traded along these routes.
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