Songhai Empire Chapter 3 Flashcard

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Who was Ali Kolon?

Back

He was a Songhai prince who became chief of Gao.

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Which city shown on the map was important to both Mali and Songhai? Options: Ghat, Kano, Djenne, Timbuktu

Back

Timbuktu

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Which physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire? Options: Niger River, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Guinea, Sahara

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Sahara

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What good was carried from Timbuktu through Teghaza to Europe?

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Gold

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How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire?

Back

He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger River.

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How did Askia Muhammad improve trade in Songhai?

Back

He introduced a system of weights and measures.

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Why did Askia Muhammad replace ethnic Songhai officials across the empire?

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He wanted to spread Islam.

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Who does this structure honor?

Back

Askia Muhammad

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Why is this structure significant?

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It is the largest historical monument in West Africa.