Songhai Empire II

Who was the first emperor of the Songhai Empire?

• Askia Muhammad

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

• Sunni Ali

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

Which two cities did the Songhai Empire conquer?

(check all that apply)

• Djenne

• Gao

• Taghaza

• Timbuktu

What was the main religion of the Empire of Songhai?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

Askia Muhammad was the ____ leader of the Songhai Empire?

• First

• Fourth

• Second

• Third

How many provinces was Songhai separated into

• Five

• Seven

• Three

• Two

What was Songhai's main source of income?

• Gold Fields

• Wheat

• Animal Trade

• Spices

What was Morocco's advantage against Songhai?

• Gunpowder weapons

• They had more men

• They knew the land

• Cattle and horses

What date marks the end of the Songhai empire?

• December 4th, 1589

• January 5th, 2008

• March 13th, 1591

• October 6th, 1600

Which empire preceded Songhai?

• Mali empire

• Egyptian empire

• Ghana empire

• Kush empire