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Askia the Great

Askia the Great. Presentation by Megan Sullivan, Erica Stevens, & Zoey Vagner. The Songhai Builds an Empire Before Askia (Introduction). Songhai kingdom grew from trade center a strong empire under rule of Sunni Ali Sunni Ali = the leader who put the Songhai empire on the map.

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Askia the Great

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  1. Askia the Great Presentation by Megan Sullivan, Erica Stevens, & Zoey Vagner

  2. The Songhai Builds an EmpireBefore Askia (Introduction) • Songhai kingdom grew from trade center a strong empire under rule of Sunni Ali • Sunni Ali = the leader who put the Songhai empire on the map Songhai Empire

  3. Sunni Ali’s Death • Sunni Ali replaced by son, Sunni Baru, who = Muslim • His different beliefs worried towns people they rebelled • leader of rebellion = a man named Muhammad Ture • later took title askia; then developed into Askia the Great Sunni Ali

  4. Religion and Education • Askia = very much like Mansa Musa: • took religion seriously (took a pilgrimage to Mecca after rebellion) • worked to support education • Timbuktu = re-invented with universities, schools, libraries, and mosques • Famous University = University of Sankore • Djenné = also a center of learning; a lot of their focus = medicine.

  5. Trade and Government • merchants from far away came to trade with Timbuktu, Djenn’e and Gao • most of Songhai’s traders = Muslim it encouraged the growth of Islamic influence • Askia set up 5 Provinces: removed local leaders & appointed new governors that he trusted • 1 governor ruled during Askia’s pilgrimage to Mecca; upon return, he brought more Islamic influence with him • Askia also made special departments so that certain tasks = completed & they worked like modern government offices • Created standing professional army (1st in West Africa)

  6. Trade Routes in Africa

  7. Quiz Questions 1. What was Askia the Great’s original name? A-Sunni Ali B-Sunni Baru C-Muhammad Ture D-Askia the Great • Answer = C

  8. 2. What city flourished with language and literature under Askia’s rule? A-Djenné B-Timbuktu C-Songhai D-Gao • Answer = B

  9. 3. Who was the leader of the rebellion that overthrew Sunni Baru? A-Muhammad Ture B-Sunni Ali C-Mansa Musa D-Sunni Baru • Answer = A

  10. 4. What was the one thing among many that Askia the Great cherished? A-violence B-education C-power D-money • Answer = B

  11. 5. What city became a center of medicine? A-Timbuktu B-Gao C-Djenné D-Lesotho • Answers = C

  12. Songhai Falls to MoroccoAfter Askia (Conclusion) • Askia lost power to son in 1528 & other askias ruled • empire didn’t survive long afterwards • Askia died in 1538

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