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What city that was once the center of the MALI empire became the center of the SONGHAI empire?
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What city was the center of the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu was a city in ancient Mali and the Songhai Empire that was a place of learning.
How did Songhai Empire become as it was?
In the 1300s Songhai had become so rich and powerful to draw attention of the rulers of Mali. Then, they sent an army to conquer Songhai. Later, as the Empire of Mali became weaker, they rose up against them, and won their freedom.
How did the Songhai Empire become as it was?
In the 1300s Songhai had become so rich and powerful to draw attention of the rulers of Mali. Then, they sent an army to conquer Songhai. Later, as the Empire of Mali became weaker, they rose up against them, and won their freedom.
What are some similarities between Mali and Songhai?
The Mali Empire came before the Songhai Empire.
What empire made Timbuktu?
The Mali Empire included it first and then the Songhai Empire did a while later
How did Songhai become a powerful empire?
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
What kingdom surpassed mali?
The Songhai Empire surpassed the kingdom of Mali.
Where did the Songhai people come from?
The Songhai Empire began as an African state in eastern Mali, from the early 15th to the late 16th century.
What trading center did the ruler of Songhai Sonni Ali seize fron Mali in order to expand his empire?
Timbuktu
What kingdoms became wealthy from trade after Ghana?
Sahara
Which empires claimed tombouctou?
Timbouctou/Timbuktu was annexed by the Mali Empire and then the Songhai Empire.
What three countries in West Africa are named for ancient empire?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, each overlapping each other as they expand one after the other
