WH2.6A Fall of the Songhai Empire VIDEO

When did the Songhai people establish themselves, and who was their first recorded king?

• 1010 CE, Mansa Musa

• 800 CE, Dia Kossoi

• 11th Century, Sunni Ali

• 1460s, Baru

Which of the following was a significant military achievement or characteristic of Sunni Ali's reign?

• He focused solely on defensive strategies against invaders.

• He established the smallest army in Western Sudan.

• He successfully conquered Timbuktu and Djenné.

• He lost every war he waged during his 28-year reign.

What significant change did Askia Muhammad implement in the Songhai Empire's governance?

• He abolished all existing governmental positions.

• He divided the empire into provinces overseen by governors.

• He returned the empire to the rule of the Dia line.

• He made paganism the official religion of the nobles.

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What was the approximate size of the Songhai Empire's army at its peak?

• 50,000 men

• 100,000 men

• 200,000 men

• 500,000 men

What technological advancement played a crucial role in the downfall of the Songhai Empire?

• Advanced irrigation systems

• Superior naval fleets

• Gunpowder weapons

• New agricultural tools