Wk 4 - The Songhai Empire

What was the main trade item of the Songhai Empire?

• Slaves

• Diamonds

• Silk

• Gold

How did the Songhai Empire's location benefit its trade?

• The empire was located in an area with lots of mountains. This made trade difficult.

• The empire was next to the coast which made it easier to trade with ships.

• The location based mainly on farming because there was a lot of space.

• The location of the empire was close to the Sahara Desert which had a lot of important trade routes they could control.

Why was the Niger River useful for the economy of the Songhai Empire?

• The Niger River was mainly used for fishing and hunting.

• The Niger River had no important impact on the economy of the Songhai Empire.

• The Niger River was mainly a source of fresh water for the cities.

• The Niger River helped trade, transportation, and farming.

Which city was known as a major trading center in the Songhai Empire?

• Beijing

• Paris

• Mali

• Timbuktu

What was the main religion followed in the Songhai Empire?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Why was Islam important for the culture of the Songhai Empire?

• Islam significantly impacted the Songhai Empire's education, trade, art, and daily life.

• The Songhai Empire didn't follow any type of religion.

• Islam was only important to the army.

• Islam only had an impact on the trading routes in the Empire. Normal people didn't care.

Why was education important in the Songhai Empire?

• Education was important for the spread of knowledge, trade, and cultural development.

• Education was mainly focused on military training and building a strong army.

• Education had little impact on trade and commerce and was only for Islam.

• Education was only for the rich people and not popular.

How did the Songhai Empire keep control over all the different areas?

• Through creating marriages and good relationships.

• By putting all their loyalty in local leaders.

• By using advanced technology and weapons

• By using their military strength and being very successful with trading.

What was the role of women in the Songhai Empire's society?

• Women had no roles in society and they had to stay at home.

• Women were mainly warriors in the Songhai Empire.

• Women were involved in agriculture, trade, crafts, and had important roles in society.

• Women were only involved in religious activities and had no economic impact.

Which one did you enjoy more?

• Cheng Ho

• African Kingdoms