The Songhai Empire began as an African state in eastern Mali, from the early 15th to the late 16th century.
the Mali Empire
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.
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
the Moroccan army invaded Songhai
Moroccan army attack Songhai.
the Mali Empire
the Songhai people weared a clothes name Timbuktu
The Songhai Empire began as an African state in eastern Mali, from the early 15th to the late 16th century.
morocco
The Moroccans.
(ANSWER IS) The people of Songhai practiced both traditional spiritual beliefs and Islam.
The Sorko people who lived along the middle Niger, east of Mali, built the Songhai empire.
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.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
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.
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.
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