Empire of Mali and Songhai Lesson

Hidden Histories: Songhai Empire

Multiple Choice

Who was the first emperor of the Songhai Empire?

• Askia Muhammad

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

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Despite its military size and leadership, the Songhai Empire declined due to... (check all that apply)

• Citizens disliked Askia Muhammad due to his practices of Islam

• Conquest by the Kingdom of Benin

• Lack of advanced weaponry

• Morocco invaded Songhai

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Which two cities did the Songhai Empire conquer?

(check all that apply)

• Djenne

• Gao

• Taghaza

• Timbuktu

Multiple Choice

What was the main religion of the Empire of Songhai?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

Multiple Choice

Askia Muhammad was the ____ leader of the Songhai Empire?

• First

• Fourth

• Second

• Third