traders because they traded valuable goods
In Songhai society, traders played a more crucial role than warriors due to their impact on the economy and cultural exchange. The trans-Saharan trade routes facilitated the flow of goods, ideas, and technologies, which helped to establish Songhai as a powerful empire. While warriors were essential for military protection and expansion, the prosperity derived from trade ultimately strengthened the society and contributed to its longevity. Thus, traders were pivotal in shaping the social and economic landscape of Songhai.
More important than people imagine.
== 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 songhai-empire
In the Songhai Empire, both warriors and traders played crucial roles, but traders had a more significant impact on the empire's prosperity. The wealth generated from trade, particularly in gold, salt, and other goods, helped finance military campaigns and support the warrior class. While warriors were essential for defense and expansion, the economic stability provided by trade was fundamental to the empire's strength and influence. Ultimately, trade facilitated cultural exchanges and contributed to the Songhai Empire's development.
The Moroccans had firearms whereas the Songhai had much more primitive weapons.
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
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
Ghana only traded within Africa and Songhai had Muslim influences. The main trade in Ghana was between salt and gold, but the trade in Songhai was more diverse. In Ghana they had to pay tax to the king, but in Songhai they did not. Ghana was ruled by a single king. Songhai had five provinces that were each ruled by a separate governor. I hope that helps :)
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Ghana only traded within Africa and Songhai had Muslim influences. The main trade in Ghana was between salt and gold, but the trade in Songhai was more diverse. In Ghana they had to pay tax to the king, but in Songhai they did not. Ghana was ruled by a single king. Songhai had five provinces that were each ruled by a separate governor. I hope that helps :)
Much more than being important, they are essential, fundamental to the society.
This distinction is not adequate.