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The country of Ghana used to be known as the Gold Coast. Once Ghana gained independence in 1957 it became known as Ghana.

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What was ancient Ghana's writing system?

They used a form of writing called Cuneiform. Cuneiform formed from the ancient writing called pictographs. Pictographs used pictures to describe words, cuneiform used shapes, such as blocks, as letters.


Why is it called Ghana?

The name Ghana was chosen foe the new nation to reflect the ancient Empire of Ghana that once extended throughout much of western Africa. Ghana means warrior king.


The first West African state to gain its independence formally called the Gold Coast?

Ghana


Where was the Ghana Empire and why was it important?

Ghana was and still is in the North-West of Africa. Ghana was a powerful Kingdom that developed in about 700AD. Ghana was wealthy and powerful because it salt and gold trade at the time. African and Arab Traders met at Kumbi Saleh, the capital of Ghana to exchange goods. The other main items for trade from Ghana were slaves, leather goods and ivory. In return the traders of Ghana bought cloth, weapons and horses, as well as salt from the Arab Traders. After about 600 years, Ghana became part of a new Kingdom called Mali. For over 200 years, it was the most powerful Kingdom in West Africa. Later Mali became part of the Kingdom called Songhay. For a while Songhay controlled gold trade until it was defeated by the Moroccon Army Note: The modern country of Ghana is not in the same place as the ancient kingdom. Modern Ghana used to be a British Colony called Gold Coast, until it became independent.


What nationalities make up Ghana?

Ghana is a country, therefore the nationals of Ghana are called Ghainans and hold Ghanain citizenship. I am not sure, but I think that your question, should read, "Which are the predominant tribes and/or ethnicities in Ghana." I think you need to look up the definition of the word, "nationality" and then do some research of Ghana, then you can answer your own question.