How did the emperor Sunni Ali keep Songhai a strong empire?
sunni ali kept Songhai a strong empire because he stretched more than 1000 miles of land. he also encouraged more trade,which helped Songhai remain a strong empire until the end of the 1500s
What makes songhai different from Ghana and mali?
The Songhai Emprire is different from the Ghana Emprire and Mali Empire because the Songhai Empire came after the Mali Empire and Ghana Empire.
How did Songhai become a powerful empire?
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
Why do you think the Songhai Empire was defeated by the Moroccans?
the Songhai empire was defeated due to the lack of modern use of weapons by the Songhai military
How did the Songhai empire grow?
The Songhai Empire grew by having a rich salt reserve and great soil. Also with the sub-saharan trade it made the songhai empire very rich.
What languages were spoken in the Songhai Empire?
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included: Songhai Malinké Mandinka Fulani Bozo Soninke Hausa Mooré
What city that was once the center of the MALI empire became the center of the SONGHAI empire?
The city that was once the center of the Mali empire and became the center of the Songhai empire was Gao
When did the songhai empire fall?
The Songhai (also Songhay) Empire fell in 1612. The empire was defeated by the Moroccans in 1519 and then fell into anarchy and the empire came to a sudden close in 1612.
Who is the current leader in songhai?
The Songhai Empire no longer exists. It ended in about 1591.
Did Sunni Ali of Songhai build the largest empire in West Africa?
Yes. The Songhai Empire was the largest empire that West Africa and even Africa had ever seen.
Who did songhai empire interact with?
The Songhai Interacted with mostly european. Mainly Portuguese and dutch.
People who built the songhai empire were called?
The Sorko people who lived along the middle Niger, east of Mali, built the Songhai empire.
How was trade important in the songhai empire?
The Songhai empire controled the gold and salt trade, which gave them their money and power over West Africa.
Who was king of Songhai in 1964?
The Songhai empire did not last until 1964. Its collapse was in approximately 1591.
When was the Golden Age of the Songhai Empire?
Songhai Empire was at is peak from 1500 AD to 1582. In 1500, Songhai covered 1.4 million square kilometers. It had conquered most of the Mali Empire and had sent expeditions into modern Senegal and Nigeria. In 1582, Askia Daoud died and the empire erupted in civil war for succession. By the time the war was over, Songhai was being invaded by Morocco which crushed it in 1591.
Where were the Mughal Songhai and ottoman empire located?
The Mughal Empire was located in India, the Songhai Empire in West Africa and the Ottoman Empire was located across South East Europe, North East Africa and a bit of Asia.
What were achievements of the Songhai Empire?
== Songhai achieved expansion under the ruler of Sonni Ali,Ali was a Muslim like the Mali rulers before him. He was an efficient warrior who in the 1460's conquered many of the nieghboring states around Songhai. These were just a few of the many achievements of songhai for more go to http://www.answers.com/topic/songhai-empire
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.
When did Songhai rise to power?
The Songhai Empire (sometimes spelled Songhay) is regarded by scholars and laymen alike as one of Africa's greatest empires. The Songhai Empire rose to particularly lofty heights in the late 1400s during the magnificent rule of Sunni Ali. During the reign of Sunni Ali most of what was formerly the Ghanaian and Mali Empires were incorporated into the Songhai Empire
Which empire was bigger Songhai or Mali?
Songhai because it covered a lot of area, and grew farther than Mali.
Which empires claimed tombouctou?
Timbouctou/Timbuktu was annexed by the Mali Empire and then the Songhai Empire.
What empire included the important city of Timbuktu?
The Mali Empire included it first and then the Songhai Empire did a while later
Why did songhai become a great empire?
Songhai became a powerful empire because they controlled the river and trade with peoples to the north and south. Thus, they started gaining both wealth and power.
What type of government was established in songhai empire?
Monarchy. Songhai was ruled by a king or emperor and had local rulers who administered their regions and paid taxes, tributes and military support to Songhai.