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What of these invention greatly contributed to the expansion of sea exploration in the 1400s?

The astrolabe and the compass.


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


What country led explorations in the early 1400s?

INDIA Portugal?


In the late 1400s in Africa the empire of songhai?

In the late 1400s, the Songhai Empire emerged as one of the largest and most powerful empires in West Africa, following the decline of the Mali Empire. Centered around the city of Gao and later Timbuktu, Songhai thrived on trade, particularly in gold, salt, and other commodities. Its leaders, such as Sunni Ali and Askia Muhammad, expanded the empire's territory and promoted Islamic scholarship and culture. The empire's strategic position along trans-Saharan trade routes contributed to its wealth and influence during this period.


Who were the invaders for the African empire of songhai?

The Songhai Empire faced invasions primarily from Moroccan forces in the late 16th century. The Moroccan Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur sought to control the lucrative trans-Saharan trade routes and dispatched his army to invade Songhai in 1591. This military campaign, utilizing gunpowder weapons, led to the rapid decline of the Songhai Empire, as the Moroccan forces defeated the Songhai army and captured key cities, including Timbuktu and Gao.

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Who led the expansions of songhai in the 1400s?

The expansion was led by Sunni Ali (SOOH-nee-ah-lee), who became ruler of Songhai in 1464


What African country was the biggest threat to the Mali empire in the 1400s?

Songhai


What conditions led Europeans to explore in the 1400s?

The storm.


What did Sunni Ali do for the Songhai empire?

Sunni Ali turned Songhai into a huge empire. At its peak it stretched across 1,000 miles. during the 1400s, it controlled most trading as well as the valuable salt and gold region of the area.


What of these inventions greatly contributed to the expansion of sea exploration in the 1400s?

The astrolabe and the compass.


What of these invention greatly contributed to the expansion of sea exploration in the 1400s?

The astrolabe and the compass.


One way which the ming dynasty in the early 1400s and the spanish monarchy and the late 1400s are similar is that both governments?

Supported the expansion of overseas trade.


What church practices led reformers to speak out in the 1300s 1400s?

Indulgences led reformers to speak.


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


What country led explorations in the early 1400s?

INDIA Portugal?


What led to the fall of the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai?

Internal conflict


What were the achievements of songhai empire?

== Songhai achieved expansion under the ruler of Sonni Ali,Ali was a Muslim like the Mali rulers before him. He was an efficient warrior who in the 1460's conquered many of the nieghboring states around Songhai. These were just a few of the many achievements of songhai for more go to songhai-empire