RACE questions
7.13 Analyze the growth of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai kingdoms including trading centers such as Timbuktu and Jenne, which would later develop into centers of culture and learning. Songhai
How did Songhai Begin? Pgs. 131-132
1000- 1600 They broke away from Mali- Along the Niger River Empire Location Length Information Songhai Sunni Ali- leader They broke away from Mali- Along the Niger River captured Timbuktu, Niger & salt mines 1000- 1600 Largest empire in West Africa
Islam in Songhai pg. 138 What complaint did the people of Songhai have about the rule of Sunni Ali’s son? He refused to practice Islam
Ruler Contributions to Songhai Muhammad Ture/ Askia Muhammad Made Songhai the largest empire in West Africa Timbuktu became center for learning. Courts had to follow Muslim law Created a university Opened schools
Government in Songhai pg. 136
Songhai Under Muhammed Ture Songhai was divided into provinces Empire Government Songhai Under Muhammed Ture Provinces were led by Songhai was divided into provinces A governor, a tax collector, a court of judges, and a trade inspector.
Who was Ibn Battuta? pgs. 137 & 138 Why do you think writings such as those of Ibn Battuta are so valuable to historians?