Songhai Empire

Where was the Songhai Empire located?

• West Africa

• East Africa

• South Africa

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Who was the first leader of the Songhai Empire?

• Sonic Ali

• Sonni Ali

• Muhammad Ali

• Soen Ali

What did Sonni Ali do that improved his nation?

• He created new instruments

• He did not allow different religions

• He created new dress codes and regulations

• He expanded the army and navy and through this conquest

Under Sonni Ali there was great change, select the correct change he made

• Created class division

• Divided Songhai into provinces

• Brought about new religions

• Allowed his citizens to oppose him

How was life for Songhai women during that time period?

• In Songhai, women were the leaders of the Songhai society

• In Songhai, women were often treated worse and were not allowed to engage in society

• In Songhai, women were not freer and better educated than in traditional Muslim societies at that time

• In Songhai, women were often freer and better educated than in traditional Muslim societies at that time

What did the Songhai Empire do after the war?

• Strengthen

• Expand Their Army

• Wore Out

• Had Another War

What was Songhai's main source of income?

• Gold Fields

• Wheat

• Animal Trade

• Spices

What artwork did the Songhai empire make?

• Painting

• Pottery and ceramic

• Theater

• Music

Where was Gao located?

• Southern Africa

• The Niger River

• Mali

• Ethiopia

Who founded Gao?

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sonni Ali

• Mswati III