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Hiba Almomen 7N

Dear diary,

I would consider today as a successful day as a trader. I made good trades and sales. I personally sell gold. I am very happy and grateful for my job. It is one of the current best jobs for workers, and has been for a long while. My target audience are mostly Arabs and North Africans, and it has been a very stable one for many generations. Europeans do buy gold, just not as much as Arabs and North Africans.

I met many people at the marketplace, some being traders, others being customers from all around the world. I got to meet a person I will probably always remember. He was from North Africa, Algeria specifically. He told me all about his religion, Islam. He told me that one of his main goals in life is to spread Islam, and that Ghana had been one of the earlier places that he arrived to. I was very excited to continue listening to him and his story. In the end, I was very intrigued and decided to learn more about Islam during my free time, and with the help of Muslims in my area.

Recently, Ghana has grown as a kingdom. I am very proud of our kingdom for all the advancements and achievements that we have achieved in the past couple of years. I think the quality of life of the majority of Ghanaian citizens has significantly increased, and we are very grateful for that. We love our king and think he does a great job at keeping our kingdom happy and stabilized. He does a much better job than the past king, his father.

In conclusion, today was a successful and good day. I am ready to go to bed after my dinner with my wife and son.

Goodbye for now

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Dear diary,

It was another busy day in the commercial center of the Ghana Empire. I eagerly got ready for another day of haggling and trading items with traders from far-off places as the sun rose over the savannah.

Tradesmen from all over the Sahara desert congregated in the bustling bazaar to exchange their goods. I was astounded by the range of products on exhibit, from the vivid fabrics from the remote regions of the Maghreb to the glistening gold dust extracted from our own country. A symphony of trade was formed by the chatter of several languages and the aroma of spices filling the air.

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Retal Ibrahim 7k

Dear diary, today was another busy day in the Ghana empire. When the sun came up, I was determined to go on the journey of trade with ivory angels gold nuggets.

Upon arriving at the packed marketplace, I interacted with traders from various countries, each with their own languages and customs. Rich cultural exchanges were made possible by the Ghana Empire's advantageous location at the border of the Sahara and the forests. I traded salt, an expensive item in these dry regions, for our prized gold in trade with Berber merchants.

I saw the king's envoys supervising trade deals among the wide range of goods that were being exchanged. The king plays a crucial role in controlling trade because it creates stability and a favorable atmosphere for traders to thrive in. The king makes wise choices that impact trade policies and strengthen the kingdom's economy.

There is no denying the influence of trade on the kingdom's expansion. The enormous advancements in infrastructure that have been made possible by the wealth that has come from our gold mines. Magnificent buildings, such as palaces and mosques, are evidence of the prosperity brought about by trade. The visionary leader, the king, uses these resources to improve the quality of life for our people.

The market settles as the day draws to a close, and I consider how trade and the social advancement of the Ghana Empire are mutually reinforcing. The valuables traded in the marketplace are more than just products; they are the strands connecting a flourishing society. New experiences that will further enhance the legacy of our magnificent kingdom are anticipated for tomorrow.

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Kendah Alkhulaiwi 7K
Dear Diary, Today is another day spent in a busy market, exchanging gold and ivory in the center of the Ghana Empire. Timbuktu-based scholars shared their knowledge, and other traders sold salt and silks. As foreign influences continue to change our culture, the king's authority over business has given wealth, but it has also shown

concerns. Our houses have become more expensive we change, and our streets are now filled with the smell of appetizing spices. As the sun sets, I think about my day filled with trading, cross-cultural learning, and the changing ways of our kingdom.

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Dear diary

Today is a busy day as usual it is very tying but we have to work to live, I trade many people grain and salts I mostly trade Muslims since many people and traders converted to Islam because it has a written language. My other friend traders kola nuts and grains like me. I also see traders who trade gold and that is were people mostly go since we have many gold mines and our land is rich in resources. By evening everyone gets tired and stars packing to get back home.

Alisar

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Dear diary,

Today was a lively day as I traded goods in the busy Ghana Empire. The market was full of colorful fabrics and the smell of spices. I traveled with my caravan carrying gold, kola nuts, and ivory through trade routes that connect faraway places.

At the market in Koumbi Saleh, I exchanged our gold for fine textiles and salt with Berber traders. It amazed me how diverse the goods and people were – merchants from different regions brought things like glassware and salt.

Beyond the markets, I met a group from Al-Andalus who admired our kingdom's prosperity. We shared stories and ideas, creating a connection beyond just trading.

The king's decisions about taxes and tariffs kept trade fair and prosperous. The gold trade, fueled by our kingdom's wealth, changed our lives by enabling education and cultural exchanges.

But with growth came challenges. More traders and visitors brought new customs and ideas, changing our communities. The thriving trade routes meant we needed better security to protect our valuable goods.

As the day ended, I thought about how the Ghana Empire's rhythm of trade, mix of cultures, and the wise king's guidance shape our society in this time of prosperity.

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Dear Diary,

Being a trader in the Ghana Empire today was exhilarating. As the sun rose above the crowded marketplace, I excitedly set up my stall, which was loaded with fabric, salt, and gold. I saw the variety of cultures present as I met other traders. It was a veritable mixing pot of cultures, from the Berbers who crossed the Sahara to the Arab traders bringing spices from distant regions. The king's advisors maintained a close watch, guaranteeing secure and equitable trade, demonstrating the king's influence. The expansion of the kingdom has improved our quality of life. Exotic items like silk and colors are now readily available to us, and our culture has grown increasingly dynamic and international. This was only a sneak peek. I can't wait for tomorrow's trading adventures.

Madhawi, 7L

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dear diary

today was a good day i went to Ghana for trading and i learned a lot of knew ideas and thoughts and they traded me some cultural things and i learned about there culture

laila

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Today was another busy day in the stifling hot trading region of Sahel within the Ghana Empire. As a trader, I started my day within the bustling streets of the market where trade was more frequent. The smell of spices wafted in the air, as the hubbub of negotiating buyers filled my ears.

The bustling environment, filled with many people of diverse cultures, allowed me to engage with merchants from distant lands. Caravans filled the streets, bearing various treasures, which were highly sought after in the swarmed marketplace.

Encounters with traders from distinct communities and other regions allowed glimpses into their customs and traditions. The cosmopolitan nature of Sahel fostered an exchange of goods and ideas, boosting our understanding of other regions.

Our respected king, Mansa Musa I, who's influence is unmistakable, ensures the prosperity of the empire.

As the Ghanaian Empire continues to expand, it leaves noticeable influence over societies.

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Hoor :

Dear Diary

Today was an exciting day as I am ready to go on a trading journey in the Ghana empire. There was a lot of people, They were all so different, we got ready and went with the trading process. We went in our groups as traders and traveled on a camels. I was amazed, there was a lot of cultures and cultural goods and many different things.The agriculture was amazing to learn. I learned many ways to use trade and what it’s good for. We where stuck together so we couldn’t get lost. We stayed on Ghana. And it was so cool and different The agriculture was amazing to learn. We grew corn and you know that thing that makes cocoa powder… yeah we did that it’s called cocoa fruit. The Agriculture is for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and some products. The Ghana empire provided trade routes and controlling the trans- Sahran gold trade it was starting to get late and we had to our camps which was along walk. I started to dream about my day which was so fun and amazing and we started wondering what I can do the next day.

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Dear diary,

Today I woke up early, excited, as I am prepared to go out and trade in the Ghana empire. Being a trader, I see many people everyday from different places and it is very interesting to see what kind of goods they have and what I could trade back. I headed off to go to the market on a camel once I reached, I saw that it was very busy but I quickly started trading. It was kind of a chaos there, but I enjoy seeing many cultures, different items or ideas, and much more, and also since I went everyday I slowly watched more and more people appear to trade and the growth of the kingdom kept increasing since this was happening.  I headed up to the first empty place I could find and set up my stall which had my goods which are, gold, obviously since we are known as the “Land of Gold”, ostrich feathers, salt, and a lot more goods. We gad mostly traded with people from India, China, Switzerland, and South Africa. The kind of Ghana was the controller of all trade activities, and the head administrator. His word was law. He made sure trades were fair. The kingdoms development has changed society in many ways such as, trade around here got spread to more and more people and the king got richer and military got stronger, so due to these reasons the kingdoms development changed society because we know now more about Ghana and the trades and lives. Once I finished, I got on my camel and headed back home wondering how tomorrow will be like.

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Today was a busy day in the trader’s market. I woke up at 5:00am and got ready to go trading. Of course I traveled with my camel all the way to the trading square. The minute I entered the marked i spotted a group of people from many cultures like Rome, Italy, and even Greece. The boss / the king was there to, he made sure everything was going smoothly and no fights over goods. I started meeting new people. I got invited to a party in Rome but I couldn’t go because I need to go see my kids. But my new friends and I talked a lot. Overall it was a busy day but I did make new friends!

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Dear dairy,
Today was a exciting day as I’m ready to go on a trading trip in the Ghana empire. Since I’m a trader i go through a lot on adventures meet people and earn new items, as the sun was rising i woke up and got ready for my trip to the market I decided to get some friends with me, we travelled on camels to the market after a long time we finally arrived and the market was amazing there were soo many things but what we needed is kola nuts and salt so we searched to find it and they had so much to the point that it can feed most of the Ghana empire so then me and my friends grabbed many kola nuts and salt because it has nutritions and it’s great and useful so as the sun was setting we packed up our things with a smile on our faces so headed back and told everyone about the news and we gave everyone kola nuts and salt and celebrated.

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Dear Diary,
I woke up as being a trader , so i obviously went to my group or the people that migrated for trading. I migrate a lot just to trade. I have seen a lot of different cultures and i enjoyed it. Traveling around the world just to trade is actually acceptable and not bad , it’s true that it’s complicated but that’s what i do for life. There are four types of trading , day trading, position trading, swing trading, and scalping. The materials that i trade and navigate for is usually Food , farms , tooling , home land , iron , wood, stocks, options, forex, crypto, commodities, fixed income, and other derivatives.  Your probably wondering how i trade and also navigate for the same things but i actually trade the same things i own but a better version or bigger.

Sara Alharbi
7K

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Tamara 7K

Dear diary,

Today, my focus was on textiles. I navigated through the crowded souks, negotiating deals with skilled weavers from distant regions. The intricate patterns of Persian carpets and the fine linens from Egypt captivated my attention. The exchange of goods not only fuels our economy but also fosters cultural exchange, bringing the richness of diverse traditions to our city. But as the sun sets and the trading routes began to clear, I knew it was time to head back and rest.

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Raya
Dear diary Today was a very fun day me and the other trades all gathered in one place so we can move together after Avery one comes we hope on our camels to go and trade some objects we saw many new things and very beautiful areas when we reached the areas we were trading with we traded some objects and got some too after a long day we came back home and ate some food. After all that we went to sleep so we can trade some more objects the next day

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Dear Diary,
Today in the Ghana Empire was super exciting! I woke up early for another day of trading. I swapped our shiny gold for salt from the Berbers, it made our food taste awesome! The market was like a big party with people from different lands, each with nice stuff to trade. I met traders from the North who told stories about caravans crossing the desert. The king makes sure our money is good and ready for trading in routes that reach far away. Our village is growing because of the king’s plans. Now we have more friends and buildings. At sunset, I thought about how everything is changing because of our trade and the king’s ideas. Can’t wait for more trading tomorrow!

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Dear diary, today was an exiting day as a trader, lots of different types of people were coming to Ghana witch alllowed me to trade my ideas and items. I ran outside and started setting up my stall which displayed my items. Everyone there was different with both their ideas and goods. I’ve gotten goods from people all over the world, I’ve gotten two books, a camel and a few different plants. The king of Ghana guaranteed a fair and secure environment for traders. The Ghana king helped me get more items by making his guards check the markets making sure that everyone followed the rules. There was new trade routes I’ve never seen connecting all the different regions and cultures together. I watch the sunset as I make my final trade, happy with the success of my trading. I went off to my home. -Alana 7L :33

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Hala Abou Yabes

Today unfolded as a captivating day in the heart of the Ghana Empire, particularly in the bustling market of Kumbi Saleh, where I, as a trader, found myself in a beautiful market. The energy was amazing with so much traders, and as I set up my stall, I saw many goods from the nuggets of gold to the ivory tusks and the kola nuts.Engaging with diverse traders, I was drawn into conversations with Berber merchants, captivated by their intriguing tales of the vast deserts they traversed to bring precious salt to our market. The cultural richness of the Mandé people unfolded before me through the mesmerizing artistry of their beadwork.Amidst the vibrant exchange,the king came,he was walking through the market with a wide smile and talked to everybody.In this one day I learnt so much. I had so much fun with the traders and discovering new cultures.

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Retal Khan 7M

Dear Diary;

As I rode into the market full of goods with my camel, carrying baskets full of kola nuts, grains and salt as they were becoming more valuable in these regions! A sudden breeze hit me and I saw all of these different and unique traders that were in our area trading goods. I immediately began trading my resources for needs, but I desperately wanted a distant trader to exchange with me. Then upon me came an unexpected person who was from the outer areas, in our discussion I felt amazed and curious about her. She was different from the others, she was more cultural, and one of the unique local features that remained important was matrilineality she practiced in her region. After she left I was in complete shock, the kingdom growth on our daily lives has changed! An important aspect of my day was the role of our king, and how he developed our society. I’ve never seen this much cultures in Ghana before, and all of the goods I mentioned before were sold. Yes, I know kola, grains, and salt were valuable but after today I realized that they have more value than what they really are priced for! Ghana’s empire is one of the wealthiest empires globally, which may have been the reason why I didn’t practice trading goods often. I am so proud of my king, he expanded our region, relationships, and trading opportunities! These and future establishments will become the key for development in this society, with many more opportunities, our minds will be filled with curiosity and knowledge. Mostly about different cultures, goods, and trading techniques used in distant regions. The king’s role is to enhance our culture and knowledge and to spread our empire throughout the globe as we are the future. I carried my empty baskets but with different goods, and rode on my camel. I can’t imagine what tomorrow will be like! I’ve got a lot of questions on my mind like, “How many different individuals will we see, what are their cultures, what goods do they value, and what is their perspective.” Today has changed and I am deeply impressed with our king, I have to obey and gift him my work. Oh, tomorrow will always be a day away.

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Dear Diary.

Today was a very fun and interesting day as a Ghana trader.

I woke up early in the morning got on my camel with my other workers and went straight to the trading area today I traded Mostly Kola seeds. There were many traders I have never seen before all from different places. The King of Ghana attended with us today so I had to put my best performance I traded as much as I can because failing infront if the king is something you never want to experience. Later on we packed up everything and hopped on our camels and hed home. It was a tiring day yet it was fun.

Yara Alomar

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Dear dairy

today was a really exciting day for working as a trader in Ghana. I woke up early and got ready than began my journey to the market. Once I arrived I saw a group of traders. We all traveled on camels till we reached the market. The moment i arrived at the market I saw many cultures from many places. The King of Ghana was here too. He's like the boss, making sure everything is fair. Trading with the king is a big deal and makes you feel important. Throughout the day, I met traders from different places. We shared stories and learned about each other's ways. With all the money, we're building cool things and learning more. As the sun set, I packed up with a happy heart. Every day here is like a party, celebrating our diverse and thriving community in West Africa.

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Noor

Dear Diary,

Today was a very exciting day,As a trader, I am lucky to see the  exchange of goods and cultures that take place in  our borders. As the sun was rising I woke up to begin , I went to a group of traders with camels , after a long ride we reached the market, I was stunned , I saw a bunch of cultures and goods and many other things . I lay down some salt, ivory ,and  kola nuts and it was very great and useful goods for instant :the people that took the salt  because they needed  for its nutrients , also these goods were very precious to  the Ghana empire. The king of Ghana tried to protect everyone from the empire, he also wanted everything and everyone to be safe and follow the rules or laws . It’s so exciting to see how our city is transforming and growing to a big city than it already is and the main reason it’s getting bigger and bigger is trading ! I was so exhausted but happy at the same time , and I’m so glad that I can experience something like this can’t wait for tomorrow.

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To my diary:

It was such a great day! There were traders from all around the world at the busy marketplace. I set up my stand while looking at all the goods other merchants were trading.I encountered Almoravid dynasty folks who wore gorgeous clothes and interesting metal objects. As our kingdom expands, we trade more goods like salt, gold, and ivory in addition to new goods like silk and spices. The king is making very wise decisions, and new items from far lands have arrived. It's exciting to watch how our city is growing to an even bigger one! Being a member of the Ghana Empire makes me joyful that I’m one of them.

For now, Baan Merchant of the Ghana Empire, good bye.

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Dear diary

Today was hard day because I went Ghana and had a lot of trading such as salts, horses, cloth, swords and books. I saw people with horses and camels and I liked the culture the i really liked the trading there there culture was very nice it was the main ethnic group known was the Soninke. Ghana's economic development and eventual wealth was linked to the growth of regular and intensified trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, and ivory.The king served as the commander in chief of a highly organized army, the controller of all trade activities, and the head administrator of justice The Ghana Empire grew rich from this trans-Saharan trade in gold, textiles, foods, and salt, allowing for larger urban centers to develop. The traffic furthermore. encouraged territorial expansion to gain control over the different trade routes. I was really tired that day because cause I had a lot of trading.

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Dear Diary, Today was another busy day at the market. I sold textiles, ivory, and lots of salt. Met traders from all over, even some Berber guys with camels full of salt! The king walked through the market today, all decked out in gold. He's really helped make our kingdom a great place for trading. It's amazing to see how much our city has changed with all this trading. More people, more buildings, and new ideas everywhere. By sunset, I was tired but happy. Can't wait for tomorrow!

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Dear Diary, as a trader in the empire's bustling streets, I encountered many different people and treasures. I traded kola nuts for salt bars with a Fulani and a Songhai offered salt for my woven baskets. The Mandinka weavers' silks whispered tales of the desert and the sun glinted on gold dust. The streets were full of whispers of distant lands and new voices, as traders like me carried them across the kingdom. Under the wise rule of the King, our empire's reach expanded with each journey, creating a vibrant tapestry as bold and beautiful as the savannah sky. May his wisdom forever weave us all together.

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Dear diary, today I woke up early in the morning ready to fill my schedule with adventurous experiences, I’m known as a trader so of course every day I join a group of trader and travel to different empires or countries today I decided to keep it simple and stay in Ghana and trade there and went with my group on caravans of camels. Me and my group stayed in Ghana and I started trading ideas, items, and salt with different other goods that are very valuable in the empire. I knew I was safe since the king of Ghana valued protection and authority. He made sure that everything was safe and no rules were broken, I then realized that Ghana began developing routes for more people with diverse backgrounds. Which people brought items from there land to share ideas and goods. After I was done I returned to my camp, and was amazed by the development of Ghana.

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Dear diary,
Today was an exciting day working as a trader in Ghana. There was a lot of people. They where all so different. We got ready and went with the trading process. We went in our groups as traders and traveled on camels to go and make agriculture. It was tiring but fun to experience. I saw many cultures, cultural goods and many different things. I learnt many ways to use trade and what its good for. We where stuck together so we couldn’t get lost. We landed on Ghana. It was so cool, and different. The agriculture was amazing to learn. We grew corn and you know that thing that makes cocoa powder… yeah we did that its called cocoa fruit. Agriculture is for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products. The Ghana empire provided trade routes and controlling the trans-Saharan gold trade. It was starting to get late and we had to go to our camps which was along walk. I started to dream about my day which was so fun and amazing and started wondering what I can do the next day.

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Dear Diary,

Today was an exciting day as I am ready to go on a trading journey in the Ghana Empire. As a trader, my days are filled with adventure, many people of culture, and the exchange of many goods. I woke up early, ready to begin my journey to the busy market. The sun was rising, so I rushed to join a group of fellow traders. We traveled on camels untill we reached the market. I was amazed; there was many cultures and goods from extraordinary places. I set up my stall and displayed my goods, which included salt and kola nuts. These goods were really valued in the empire and attracted many people. The king of Ghana played an important role in the trading activities. His authority and protection guaranteed a fair and secure environment for traders. His guards checked the markets, making sure that everyone followed the rules. The growth of the Ghana Empire has changed my life. The empire's growth has caused new trade routes, connecting diverse regions and cultures. This has improved the exchange of goods, ideas, and knowledge. As the sun sets, I packed up my stall, happy with the success of my trading. I returned to my camp, rethinking of the day's experiences and feeling grateful to be part of the trading network in the Ghana Empire.