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

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Where did the gold and Kola nuts Songhai people trade come from?

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What did songhai people wear?

the Songhai people weared a clothes name Timbuktu


Where did the songhai come from?

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


Who Defeated the songhai people?

morocco


What people invaded songhai?

The Moroccans.


What were the religious practices in the songhai empire?

(ANSWER IS) The people of Songhai practiced both traditional spiritual beliefs and Islam.


People who built the songhai empire were called?

The Sorko people who lived along the middle Niger, east of Mali, built the Songhai empire.


What did the name songhai come from?

The name "Songhai" is derived from the Songhai Empire, a prominent West African empire that flourished from the 15th to the 16th centuries. The term is believed to originate from the Songhai people, who were one of the ethnic groups in the region. The empire was known for its wealth, trade, and centers of learning, particularly in cities like Gao and Timbuktu. The name symbolizes the rich cultural and historical legacy of this influential civilization.


What three empires did African slaves come from?

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai


Where did Songhai people live?

The Songhai people lived in West Africa, primarily in the region that is now modern-day Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Their empire was one of the largest in Africa, known for its control of trade routes and its vibrant culture.


What language did the songhai people speak?

The Songhai people primarily spoke the Songhai language, which is a Niger-Congo language belonging to the Nilo-Saharan language family. It is still spoken by some communities in present-day Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Benin.


Who was the leader of Songhai people who rebelled against the king?

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