| − | The Kingdom of Ghana (A.D. 800-1076) was located in West [[Africa]] and was mostly [[Muslim]]. It thrived under strong rulers and an active gold-salt trade across the [[Sahara]]. Trade was based on salt, leopard skins, slaves, pepper, ivory, bronze, brass and copper. | + | The Kingdom of Ghana (A.D. 800-1076) was located in West [[Africa]] and was mostly [[Muslim]]. It thrived under strong rulers and an active gold-salt trade across the [[Sahara]]. Trade was based on leopard skins, slaves, pepper, ivory, bronze, brass and copper. |