Songhai Empire

religion, education, government ,expanding territory

why didnt another kingdom develop in west africa after the fall of songhai

The Za, Sonni, Askiya, and Saadi dynasties.

the susu's

Slaves.

drums

soccer

created the first irrigation system

first to grow cropse

first people to send horses to the glue factory

The people of country overthrow or try to overthrow their rulers when they refuse to give them their fundamenal rights, rule them unjustly, fill their pockets with wealth by exploiting their subjects.

What happened was many muslims joined forces & overtherew the ruler.

look in your book lazy or search it up..

Chicken nuts

nothing

Morgan Freeman and Kimberly Elise are some notable descendants’ people of the Songhai. The Songhay are proud of their heroic past and celebrate it in song, dance, and epic poetry. Singing, dancing, and praise-songs, performed by griots (both male and female), are central to the celebration of births, marriages, and holidays.

Jenne ,and Timbuktu

To be Muslim and to avoid pork and alcahol.

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In the Songhai Empire, the upper class primarily consisted of the ruling elite, including the emperor (or "Askia"), nobles, and high-ranking officials. Wealthy merchants and landowners also played a significant role in this social stratum, benefiting from trade and agricultural production. Additionally, scholars and religious leaders held a respected position due to their influence in education and Islam. This hierarchical structure contributed to the empire's political and economic stability.

They traded gold.

Sunni Ali Ber was seen as the first great ruler of the Songhai Empire, the throne was given to his son Sunni Baru at his death. Muhammad Toure quickly took the throne from Sunni Baru and became the ruler at the height of the Songhai Empire.

sunni ali and muhamad ture