Key Words Flashcards
(15 cards)
What does Sonni mean?
The title of early leaders of Songhay
Who is Sonni Ali?
The most significant leader of the Sonni dynasty
What does Askia mean?
The title of the later leaders of Songhay, who were more loyal to Islam
Who was Askia Mohammad I (Askia the Great)
Military leader who ousted Sonni Ali’s successor to become the most significant leader of the Askia dynasty - also a committed Muslim
Tributary meaning?
A state that pays tax to another, usually more powerful state
Who were the Tuareg?
A group of people indigenous to NW Africa - traditionally nomadic farmers
Who were the Mossi?
A group of people indigenous to NW Africa - against whom Sonni Ali led military expeditions
Ulema meaning?
Islamic Scholars - based predominantly in Timbuktu - focused on law, religion and administration
What does Gao mean?
Capital city of Songhay
Griot meaning?
A West African historian, storyteller, poet or musician who is trained and keeps records of a village or family.
What is The Sahel?
The cast semi-arid region of Africa separating the Sahara Desert to the moth and tropical savannasto the south
What is the Trans Saharan trade route?
The main trade route between sub-Saharan and Northern Africa on which products such as gold were traded.
Sounna meaning?
Imperial council of military leaders
Wadi meaning?
Judges who passed Islamic law
What is Animistic religion?
The religious system that most African kingdoms adhered to including the belief that all objects have a spirit and worship of ancestors.
