Chapter 3 Songhai Empire and West African Kingdoms

Who was Ali Kolon?

• He was a Songhai prince who became chief of Gao

• He was a Malian warrior who conquered Niani

• He was the leader of the Susu people

• He was the son of Mansa Musa

Which city shown on the map was important to both Mali and Songhai?

• Ghat

• Kano

• Djenne

• Timbuktu

Which physical feature was north of the Songhai Empire?

• Niger River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Guinea

• Sahara

What good was carried from Timbuktu through Teghaza to Europe? CHOOSE ONE

• furs

• gold

• salt

• wood

How did Sunni Ali expand the Songhai Empire?

• He invited European rulers to visit his palace in Timbuktu.

• He invited Muslim scholars to study at his university in Gao

• He used his strong military to control travel on the Niger River

• He used his diplomats to negotiate with neighboring kingdoms

How did Askia Muhammad improve trade in Songhai?

• He introduced a system of weights and measures.

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  He reduced travel time by using sea routes

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  He allowed all people to own gold nuggets

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  He allowed all people to own gold nuggets

Why did Askia Muhammad replace ethnic Songhai officials across the empire?

• He wanted to end slavery.

• He wanted to spread Islam

• He wanted to regulate trade.

• He wanted to support education

How were the social structures of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai similar? Select the two correct answers

• All politicians were related to the king.

• The intellectual class had special rights

• Enslaved people held the lowest status

• Farmers were more important than artisans.

• The army was made up of professional soldiers

Use the image of a tomb in Gao to answer quesitons 9 and 10.

Who does this structure honor?

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Maghan

• Sunni Ali

• Ali Kolon

Why is this structure significant? In other words, what makes it special?

• It is the largest historical monument in West Africa.

• It was designed by artisans from Granada, Spain.

• It is part of the biggest mosque in the world.

• It was built in less than a year.