Songhai Empire

How did the Songhai Empire rise?

• By discovering iron.

• They were rich in gold.

• It raised by being under the rule of Sunni Ali.

• Greeks provided them with the alphabet and artistic models.

True or False: The Songhai empire was located in North Central Africa and Western Africa.

• True

• False

True or False: The Songhai and Moroccan Empire fought together in a civil war.

• True

• False

What was one of the achievements of Songhai?

• the building of monumental pyramids and temples.

• was the largest empire.

• development in medicine and art.

• creation of a standardized system of weights and measurements.

What river ran along much of the Songhai Empire?

• Congo river

• Amazon River

• Niger River

• Nile river

What was one way to avoid being sold into slavery in the Songhai Empire?

• Prove that you are a Christian

• Convert to Islam

• None of the above

What did the Songhai Empire invent?

• Tools and clothing

• Hospitals

• Flamethrower

• River boats

Which one of these did the Songhai empire NOT trade?

• Gold

• Salt

• Slaves

• Coffee

The Songhai Empire had what kind of government?

• Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Theocracy

• None of the above

How many leaders did the Songhai Empire have?

• One

• They had no leaders

• Two

• Three