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Africa Mini-Lesson. The Empire of Songhai. By Alex V, Trevor K, Ben B, and Jackson W. Introduction (just listen). Mali recently begun to decline Songhai had begun before this happened. Songhai Appears (copy). As Mali became strong, Songhai started Songhai became rich with trade like Mali
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Africa Mini-Lesson The Empire of Songhai By Alex V, Trevor K, Ben B, and Jackson W
Introduction(just listen) • Mali recently begun to decline • Songhai had begun before this happened
Songhai Appears(copy) • As Mali became strong, Songhai started • Songhai became rich with trade like Mali • Songhai became notably strong in the 1300s
The Empire’s Beginnings(copy) • Empire became powerful, so Mali conquered it • Regained control • Leaders became Muslim • Berbers traded because they shared religion
Empire’s Growth(copy) • Empire grew from trade • Sunni Ali, a leader, unified and enlarged empire • Conquered parts of Mali • Encouraged people to work together
Conclusion(just listen) • As Sunni Ali died, his son took his place • People rebelled, but the Empire remained strong.