Why Did the Civilization of Ghana Develop in the Southern

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why did the civilization of Ghana develop in the southern portion of Wagadou?

• A) Muslims had already settled there and built urban centers.
• B) The king of Ghana had a vision from his god to settle there.
• C) The Mandinka people had recently left, and the land was empty.
• D) Only the southern part received enough rainfall to be agriculturally productive.

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Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs, both fixed and variable, in the cost of a product.

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Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable costs—costs that change with production levels—in the cost of production.

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A financial document that includes all the manufacturing costs associated with the production of goods, both variable and fixed costs.