The Songhai Empire

Match each kingdom with resources of their region.

• Benin Kingdom

• agriculture

• Asante Kingdom

• gold mines
• Yauri Kingdom

• bronze and wood

What was the capital city of the Songhai Empire?

• A. Niger

• B. Mali

• C. Timbuktu

• D. Gao

A strong military was needed to provide security along trade routes.

• true

• false

What geographical feature helped the Songhai to maintain control in the region?

• A. the Sahara Desert

• B. the Niger River

• C. the Himalayan Mountains

• D. the Pacific Ocean

The Songhai Empire's government was a democracy.

• true

• false

What is a monarchy?

Sunni Ali began the __________dynasty when he defeated the Mali Empire.

What did the Songhai Empire most use for trade?

• A. gold and salt

• B. salt and milk

• C. gold and fish

• D. fish and salt

Label the following places on the map.

a

b

c

d

e

f

Benin

Songhai Empire

Sahara Desert

Timbuktu

Ghana

Niger River

Explain how Muhammed Ture created a period of growth.