General Q Flashcards
(12 cards)
What was the Capital city of the Songhay empire?
Gao
Which Empire did the Songhay Empire overthrow to establish its dominance in west Africa?
Mali Empire
What was the main religion practiced in Songhay?
Islam
Which major trade route passed through the Songhay empire, contributing to its wealth and power?
Trans-Saharan trade route
What was the primary economic activity of the Songhay Empire?
Trade
What was the downfall of the Songhay Empire in the late 16th Century?
Invasion by the Moroccan army
What does Sonni mean?
The title of the early leaders of Songhay
Who was Askia Mohammad?
He was a military leader who outsted Sonni Ali’s successor to become the most significant leader of the Askia dynasty, he was a committed Muslim
How did the Niger River help the rise of Songhay?
It played a significant role in the military success as Sonni Ali could send Navy fleets down the river to conquer new territories
When did Sonni Ali rise to power?
1464 and continued Westward expansion
How did Sonni Ali’s develop the military of Songhay between 1464 and 1492
He developed Cavalry with iron breastplates, sabres, lances, and created a canoe based navy of 400 for use on the Niger River.
How did Sonni Ali develop Songhay politically between 1464 and 1492
He expanded the size of Songhays political control in Timbuktu, 1468, Djenne in 1472 and borders extended 2,000 miles along the Niger River.
