The Za, Sonni, Askiya, and Saadi dynasties.
Jenne ,and Timbuktu
The vast majority of its people had converted to Islam by about A.D. 1000.
Songhai was conquered in 1585 by a small army from the Arab kingdom of Morocco. The army crossed the Sahara armed with gunpowder weapons like, cannons and guns and easily overtook the Songhai people who fought with swords, bows, and spears. This splintered the empire into smaller empires
Askia Mohammed. He was one of the previous king, Sonni Ali's generals.
Development of trade with other regions.
Jenne ,and Timbuktu
These are the dynasties in order. Hope it helps! 1. Za 2.Sonni 3.Askiya 4.Saadi
Yes, songhai is a kingdom.
what types of things might you have seen in timbuktu during the height of the songhai kingdom
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why didnt another kingdom develop in west africa after the fall of songhai
The Songhai Empire surpassed the kingdom of Mali.
In West Africa.
The geography of Songhai, with access to the Niger River for trade and agriculture, enabled the kingdom to prosper economically. The river also facilitated transportation and communication across the vast territory of the kingdom, contributing to its growth and influence in the region. Additionally, the natural barriers of the Sahara Desert to the north and the swamps of the Niger Delta to the south provided some protection from invasions.
The Songhai Empire was one of the largest empires in West Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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