Songhai Empire Flashcard

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Who conquered most of the Mali Empire’s territory by 1468, creating the Songhai Empire?

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Sunni Ali

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What made the Songhai Empire an ideal location for trade?

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Geographical proximity to Niger River

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Who was the first Songhai emperor?

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Askia Muhammed

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Which part of West Africa's gold fields did the Songhai Empire not cover? Options: Ghana, Mali, Southern part, None of the above

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Southern part

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What posed competition for trans-Saharan caravans and weakened the Songhai Empire?

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Sea routes by Portuguese

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What remained an important trade area where mosques & Islamic schools were built?

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Timbuktu

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What is the definition of an absolute monarch?

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A king or queen who has the unchecked authority to do whatever they want without any restrictions.

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What was the hierarchy system in the Songhai Empire?

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Top: King & nobility, Middle: soldiers, traders & merchants, farmers & craftspeople, Bottom: Slaves

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Who was the leader of Morocco in North Africa that set sights on conquering the territory controlled by the Songhai Empire?

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Ahmad al-Mansur

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Which territories did Ahmad al-Mansur conquer in 1591?

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Gao & Timbuktu