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. | 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. |