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The Great Three West African empires were what?

The "Great Three" West African empires were Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.


When did Songhai rise to power?

The Songhai Empire (sometimes spelled Songhay) is regarded by scholars and laymen alike as one of Africa's greatest empires. The Songhai Empire rose to particularly lofty heights in the late 1400s during the magnificent rule of Sunni Ali. During the reign of Sunni Ali most of what was formerly the Ghanaian and Mali Empires were incorporated into the Songhai Empire


Howand who conquered the songhai people?

Songhai was conquered in 1585 by a small army from the Arab kingdom of Morocco. The army crossed the Sahara armed with gunpowder weapons like, cannons and guns and easily overtook the Songhai people who fought with swords, bows, and spears. This splintered the empire into smaller empires


What were the two other important west African empires?

The two other important West African empires were the Ghana Empire and the Songhai Empire. The Ghana Empire, thriving from around the 6th to 13th centuries, was known for its wealth in gold and its strategic trade routes across the Sahara. The Songhai Empire, which emerged in the 15th century, became one of the largest empires in African history, known for its cultural and intellectual centers, particularly in Timbuktu. Both empires played significant roles in the trans-Saharan trade and the spread of Islam in the region.


How did Songhai build on the traditions of empires that came before it?

Songhai built on the traditions of earlier empires like Ghana and Mali by leveraging their established trade networks, cultural practices, and administrative structures. It expanded upon the wealth generated from trans-Saharan trade, particularly in gold and salt, and promoted Islam as a unifying cultural force. Additionally, Songhai maintained and enhanced the educational institutions, such as the famed University of Timbuktu, fostering a rich intellectual and cultural legacy that drew from its predecessors.