What do you know about the Songhai Empire?

Where was the capital of the Songhai Empire located?

• Gao

• Mali

• Burkina Faso

• Niger

Who was the first emperor of the Songhai Empire?

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad

• Dia Kossoi

• Sulaiman-Mar

What was the primary occupation of the lower caste participants in the Songhai Empire?

• Metalworkers

• Fishermen

• Carpenters

• Non-farm working immigrants

Who was known as Askia the Great and was a devout Muslim?

• Dia Kossoi

• Askia Muhammad

• Sulaiman-Mar

• Sunni Ali

Which city became a thriving cultural and commercial center at the peak of the Songhai Empire?

• Niger

• Gao

• Mali

• Timbuktu

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Songhai Empire?

• Invasion by Mali

• Civil wars

• Political chaos

• Revolt by the citizens

Who was the forbear of Sonni Ali and is often credited with gaining independence for the small Songhai kingdom?

• Musa

• Sulaiman-Mar

• Askia Muhammad

• Dia Kossoi

What was the primary religion embraced by Askia Muhammad and his empire?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What did Askia Muhammad do to enhance agriculture and trade in the Songhai Empire?

• Appointed an inspector for trading centers

• All of the above

• Built canals

• Introduced weights and measures

Who invaded the Songhai Empire and seized control in 1591?

• Morocco

• Ghana

• Mali

• Niger