Exploring the Ghana Empire

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can you make a powerpoint presentation using the source uploaded please The following is a summary of a document named 6359adad-1431-48dc-ab77-cfbc3766047b%2Fuser_uploads%2FYk4aCusTxsZLNpYPiu6VD?alt=media&token=fc70c382-a82f-49d0-b273-3396a23c7d00: The document titled "How Ghana Became Powerful: Controlling Trade" outlines the rise of the ancient Ghana Empire, emphasizing its strategic control over trade routes and resources that contributed to its wealth and influence. Key points include:

This teacher guide focuses on the Ghana Empire, exploring its historical significance through trade and geographic advantages. Students will learn how control of trade routes contributed to the empire's wealth, identifying key goods such as gold and salt, and mapping the ancient empire's location. The guide includes activities that engage students in discussions about the empire's rise and fall, the impacts of trade and taxation, and the relevance of this history to modern economic principles. Essential vocabulary and guided practice scenarios help illustrate concepts like systematic taxation and the significance of strategic location in trade. The document culminates with reflection questions, encouraging students to connect historical insights to contemporary issues related to resource control and fair trade.