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Why did Songhai Empire trade with Portugal?
Because the Portuguese dominated the Saharan trade routes.
When songhai began?
when did the empire songhai begin
How was songhai destroyed?
The Songhai Empire, which flourished in West Africa, ultimately fell due to a combination of internal strife, economic decline, and external pressures. The empire faced succession disputes and political fragmentation that weakened its central authority. Additionally, the invasion by Moroccan forces in 1591, equipped with gunpowder and firearms, decisively defeated the Songhai military. This military defeat, combined with the empire's inability to adapt to changing trade routes and economic challenges, led to its collapse.
The songhai Empire declined in part because what?
of infighting among Songhai subjects.
Was the Songhai Empire in the west or the east?
It was in West Africa.
Who defeated the Songhai?
Morocco
Who Defeated the songhai people?
morocco
Who did songhai empire interact with?
The Songhai Interacted with mostly european. Mainly Portuguese and dutch.
What were two reasons why Songhai fell to the Moroccans?
the Songhai empire was defeated due to the lack of modern use of weapons by the Songhai military
What caused the defeat of the songhai empire?
They easily defeated Songhai's soldiers, who had only swords and spears while the enemy has gunpowder and cannons. :B
What army did the Moroccans defeat in 1591?
In 1591, Moroccans defeated the Songhai Empire.
What accounted for the defeat of the songhai kingdom?
Songhai armies did not have the modern weapons that countries in west Africa and Europe possessed. In1591 the armies of Songhai were defeated by an army from morocco armed with gunpowder and cannons.
What accounted the defeat for the Songhai kingdom?
Songhai armies did not have the modern weapons that countries in west Africa and Europe possessed. In1591 the armies of Songhai were defeated by an army from Morocco armed with gunpowder and cannons.
Why did Songhai Empire trade with Portugal?
Because the Portuguese dominated the Saharan trade routes.
What countries did Portugal explore in west Africa?
The Portuguese explored Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Which group dominated trade routes south and east of Africa in the 1400's?
the Portuguese
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.
