1. The Songhai Empire

Portrait of a Songhai king
  • Powerful warrior kings from the city of Gao.
  • Previously vassals of the Mali Empire
  • When Mali became weaker they declared independence and they eventually conquered Mali itself.
  • Lasted into the early modern period before they were destroyed by the Moroccans and their guns.

2. Main Question for Ghana + Mali + Songhai

  1. What things did these empires share?
  2. What things made them different?
Ghana
Mali
Songhai