songhai empire
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Sunni Ali
• Began rule in 1464• Ruled for 30 years• Professional Army• Aggressive Leader• Captured Timbuktu and Djenne Djeno
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Askia Muhammed
• Led revolt against Sunni’s son• 37 Year Rule• Excellent Administrator• Lacked Modern Weapons• 1591-Morrocan Invasion
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Culture• Dialects – Songhai & French• Religion – Mostly Muslim or
indigenous beliefs• Islamic Holidays• Edu. - Farming, Fishing, hunting,
building, cooking, weaving, sewing
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Economy• Commerce induced by kings• Much gold• Timbuktu
–Leo Africanus – Muslim Scholar–Mahud al-Kati
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Information Sources• Internet:
– EveryCulture.com
• Literary Sources:– Great Ages of Man: African Kingdoms–World History: Patterns of Interaction
Image Sources(In Order Of Appearance)
• Songhai Remains (Title Slide)• Sunni Ali (Rulers Title Slide)• Mountainside Ruins (Rulers Info Slides)• Songhai Map (Location Slide)• Friday Mosque (Culture and Economy)
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