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The document discusses the Songhai Empire in West Africa under the rule of Sonni Ali from 1464-1492. It states that Sonni Ali helped make Songhai the largest empire in Africa by conquering the major trading cities of Gao, Timbuktu, and Jenne. Through adopting religious tolerance and strategic governance of provinces with governors and armies, the Songhai Empire prospered under Sonni Ali's rule through controlling trade along the Niger River of gold, salt, and slaves with Europeans.

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THE WORLD AROUND 1600 SONGHAI: AN AFRICAN EMPIRE
A QUICK RECAP The success of trade in the Ming Dynasty = scientific achievement in science, technology and culture. The Ming Dynasty came in power in 1368 under Zhu Yuanzhang. Their Chinese ships were the most advanced in the world. China traded silk, cotton and porcelain and exchanged with countries like Spain. Zheng created 7 voyages but Emperor Hong XI ended them after he took power following Zhengs death. The Result: the isolation of China which contributed to the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
SONGHAI EMPIRE UNDER SONNI ALIS RULE 1464-1492
SONNI ALI AND HIS ARMY
BACKGROUND The Songhai kingdom was located in West Africa, in the city of Gao. Sonni Ali came to power in 1464, and helped make Songhai the largest empire in Africa. The Songhai empire lay in the middle of the Niger River, in the south area of Gao. Sonni Ali was a military general and his army had a fleet of canoes, with foot soldiers and soldiers other weapons at their disposal. His army became powerful and occupied the city of Timbuktu and most important trading city of Jenne. Therefore, Sonni Ali and his army occupied the three greatest trading cities (Gao, Timbuktu, Jenne).
SONGHAI UNDER SONNI ALIS RULE Songhai One of the wealthiest and largest African empires of the Middle Ages that dominated the Western Sudan in the 15th and 16th century. System of rule monarchy Strategically governed Division of empire into provinces A governor and army in each province. Adopt Religious Tolerance (Islam) What is Religious Tolerance? Structure of Society in Songhai Empire. Location of Songhai in societies.
CONTINUED Niger River - mainly used for trading with Europeans (gold, salt, slaves) Ensured the empire grew wealthier.
CONCLUSION The Songhai empire under Sonni Alis rule became a powerful empire that was in control Timbuktu, Gao and Jenne. The adoption of Islamic faith, controlled the trade of Gold and salt across the Sahara to Europe . In 1492 Sonni Ali died and Askia Muhammed took over . The death of Muhammed, drought, diseases and the invasion led to the decline of the Songhai empire.

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Presentation hist (3).pptx

  • 1. THE WORLD AROUND 1600 SONGHAI: AN AFRICAN EMPIRE
  • 2. A QUICK RECAP The success of trade in the Ming Dynasty = scientific achievement in science, technology and culture. The Ming Dynasty came in power in 1368 under Zhu Yuanzhang. Their Chinese ships were the most advanced in the world. China traded silk, cotton and porcelain and exchanged with countries like Spain. Zheng created 7 voyages but Emperor Hong XI ended them after he took power following Zhengs death. The Result: the isolation of China which contributed to the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
  • 4. SONNI ALI AND HIS ARMY
  • 5. BACKGROUND The Songhai kingdom was located in West Africa, in the city of Gao. Sonni Ali came to power in 1464, and helped make Songhai the largest empire in Africa. The Songhai empire lay in the middle of the Niger River, in the south area of Gao. Sonni Ali was a military general and his army had a fleet of canoes, with foot soldiers and soldiers other weapons at their disposal. His army became powerful and occupied the city of Timbuktu and most important trading city of Jenne. Therefore, Sonni Ali and his army occupied the three greatest trading cities (Gao, Timbuktu, Jenne).
  • 6. SONGHAI UNDER SONNI ALIS RULE Songhai One of the wealthiest and largest African empires of the Middle Ages that dominated the Western Sudan in the 15th and 16th century. System of rule monarchy Strategically governed Division of empire into provinces A governor and army in each province. Adopt Religious Tolerance (Islam) What is Religious Tolerance? Structure of Society in Songhai Empire. Location of Songhai in societies.
  • 7. CONTINUED Niger River - mainly used for trading with Europeans (gold, salt, slaves) Ensured the empire grew wealthier.
  • 8. CONCLUSION The Songhai empire under Sonni Alis rule became a powerful empire that was in control Timbuktu, Gao and Jenne. The adoption of Islamic faith, controlled the trade of Gold and salt across the Sahara to Europe . In 1492 Sonni Ali died and Askia Muhammed took over . The death of Muhammed, drought, diseases and the invasion led to the decline of the Songhai empire.