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The city that was once the center of the Mali empire and became the center of the Songhai empire was Gao

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What city was the center of the Mali Empire?

Timbuktu was a city in ancient Mali and the Songhai Empire that was a place of learning.


What 2 empires did the city of Timbuktu belong to?

Timbuktu was a significant city in both the Mali Empire and the Songhai Empire. It flourished under the Mali Empire in the 14th century as a center for trade, culture, and Islamic scholarship. Later, it became an important part of the Songhai Empire, which succeeded Mali in the 15th century, further enhancing its status as a hub of commerce and learning.


How did the Songhai Empire become as it was?

In the 1300s Songhai had become so rich and powerful to draw attention of the rulers of Mali. Then, they sent an army to conquer Songhai. Later, as the Empire of Mali became weaker, they rose up against them, and won their freedom.


How did Songhai Empire become as it was?

In the 1300s Songhai had become so rich and powerful to draw attention of the rulers of Mali. Then, they sent an army to conquer Songhai. Later, as the Empire of Mali became weaker, they rose up against them, and won their freedom.


What are some similarities between Mali and Songhai?

The Mali Empire came before the Songhai Empire.


What is the capital city of songhai?

The Capital city of the Songhai Empire (1375-1591) was Gao


What empire made Timbuktu?

The Mali Empire included it first and then the Songhai Empire did a while later


How did Songhai become a powerful empire?

Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer


What kingdom surpassed mali?

The Songhai Empire surpassed the kingdom of Mali.


What trading center did the ruler of Songhai Sonni Ali seize fron Mali in order to expand his empire?

Timbuktu


Where did the Songhai people come from?

The Songhai Empire began as an African state in eastern Mali, from the early 15th to the late 16th century.


What kingdoms became wealthy from trade after Ghana?

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