Key Words

Question 1

Sonni

Answer 1

The title of the early leaders of Songhay.

Question 2

Sonni Ali

Answer 2

The most significant leader of the Sonni dynasty.

Question 3

Askia

Answer 3

The title of the later leaders of Songhay, who were more loyal to Islam.

Question 4

Askia Muhammad

Answer 4

Military leader who ousted Sonni Ali’s successor to become the most significant leader of the Askia dynasty

Question 5

Tributary

Answer 5

A state that pays tax to another, usually more powerful

Question 6

Tuareg

Answer 6

A people group who are indigenous to North West Africa, against whom Sonni Ali led military expeditions

Question 8

Tuareg

Answer 8

A people group who are indigenous to North-West Africa, traditionally nomadic farmers

Question 9

Mossi

Answer 9

A people group indigenous to North-West Africa, whom Sonni Ali led military expeditions on.

Question 10

Ulema

Answer 10

Islamic scholars - based predominantly in Timbuktu who focused on law, religion and administration.

Question 11

Gao

Answer 11

Capital city of Timbuktu

Question 12

Griot

Answer 12

A West-African historian, storyteller, poet or musician who is trained and keeps records of a village or family.

Question 13

The Sahel

Answer 13

A vast semi-arid region of Africa separating the Sahara desert to the north and tropical savahnas of the south.

Question 14

Trans-Saharan trade route

Answer 14

The main trade route between sub-Saharan Northern Africa on which products such as gold were traded.

Question 15

Sounna

Answer 15

Imperial council of military leaders