Songhai Empire

What was the capital city of the Songhai people?

• Rome

• Gao

• Gali

• Timbuktu

Which Songhai king came to the throne in 1464 CE and began a period of rapid expansion?

• Muhammed

• Sundiata

• Sunni Ali

• Ali Kolon

What methods were used by Sunni Ali to expand the Songhai Empire.

• conquered territory

• wealth from trade

• steal gold from traders

• took control of trade through Timbuktu and Djenne

Gao's nearness to (a)   made it a prime location for trade.

(a)   - the first Songhai emperor

After Askia Muhammad's pilgrimage to Mecca, he sought to increase (a)   .

Askia Muhammad finished the work of (a)   .

Who received education at the Sankore University?

• Judges

• Preists

• Doctors

• All the above

(a)   had sailed around the coast of Africa and had established a presence near the West African gold fields.

(a)   were a much faster way of getting to North Africa than crossing the dessert. This posed competition for trading caravans.