Ancient Africa - Songhai Empire

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Where was the Songhai Empire located?

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Western Africa

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What river ran along much of the Songhai Empire?

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Niger River

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What leader first established the Songhai Empire?

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Sunni Ali

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True or False: The slave trade was an important part of the Songhai economy?

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TRUE

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What was the capital city of the Songhai Empire?

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Gao

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What religion played an important role in the Songhai government and culture?

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Islam

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What was one way to avoid being sold into slavery? Options: Be captured in an enemy raid, Prove that you were a Christian, Convert to Islam, All of the above, None of the above

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Convert to Islam

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What was a griot?

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A storyteller

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What major geographical feature was located just to the north of the Songhai Empire?

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Sahara Desert

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What empire ruled the region prior to the Songhai Empire?

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Empire of Mali