The Songhai Empire, which existed from 15th to 16th centuries, was structured with the king at the top, followed by aristocrats, officials, and soldiers. Below them were merchants, farmers, artisans, and slaves. Social status was largely determined by birth and occupation.
The social classes of the Songhai Empire included the royals and nobles at the top, followed by free commoners (farmers, merchants), artisans, and slaves. Slaves were typically captured in warfare or through trade. The emperor also held significant power and authority within the empire.
The social structure of the Spanish Empire was based on European descent. The top of the hierarchy belonged to the Spanish born peninsulars. Europeans born in the colonies were called creoles. People of Native American and European blood were called mestizos. The bottom of the hierarchy were the mulattoes of African and European descent.
Yes, the Incas had a complex social structure that included interactions between different classes, such as nobility, commoners, and slaves. They had systems of trade, tribute, and marriage alliances that facilitated interactions among different communities within the empire. Religious ceremonies, festivals, and communal labor projects also served as means for social interactions.
Settling the civil war. Organising the political structure to avoid a recurrence. Keeping control of the army to avoid ambitious generals rebelling. Stabilising the borders of the empire. Promoting prosperity.
Under the Umayyad Caliphate, the Arabian Empire spread from Spain in the west to Central Asia in the east, reaching its peak expansion. The empire covered areas such as North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula.
Songhai empire
The Mali Empire came before the Songhai Empire.
Songhai Empire ended in 1591.
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 :)
Like the Medieval social structure, there were very stark contrasts between the rich and poor in the Songhai Empire. Monarchs were at the top while landless slaves formed the base of the social hierarchy. However, there is one distinct way Songhai differed from Medieval social structure, Songhai religious officials were not considered a separate social class.
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included:SonghaiMalinkéMandinkaFulaniBozoSoninkeHausaMooré
when did the empire songhai begin
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.
The Songhai Empire was in West Africa.
It was in West Africa.