Songhay general facts Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Songhay Empire exist from and until?
A
1350 - 1600
Had established 1000 years before on the niger bend.
2
Q
Why was the niger important to Songhay?
A
Fertile land
Sorko boatmen
Trade
3
Q
Why did Gao become increasingly important from 750 - 950?
A
It was an end-point for trans-Saharan trade.
4
Q
What happened to Gao in 1325?
A
Songhay lost Gao to Mali along with it’s northern provinces.
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