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When did askia the great die?
Askia Mohammed I died in 1538 after falling off his horse and drowning in a river. Oddly the river was at its lowest level because it was not rainy season. He was buried in a Step Pyramid at Gao. He is fondly remembered as Askia the Great.
How long did Askia the Great rule Songhai?
about 35 years
What did Askia Mohammad do to strengthen his country?
Askia Mohammed the Great encouraged literacy and learning. In the Songhai Empire, there were the best scholars that made Islamic books that are still used today. Askia also spread Islam all over Africa.
What were three of Askia the great's accomplishments?
religion, education, government ,expanding territory
What are two lasting government inventions of askia the great?
Departments of the government and provinces with loyal governors
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