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U2 Ch3
social studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was Ali Kolon? | a Songhai prince taken prisoner by Mansa Musa, who the became the chief of Gao |
| Describe Gao and its importance to the people of Sanghai. | The capital of Songhai people |
| Describe Timbuktu and its importance to the people of Songhai. | it was an important trade center, where gold was traded and sent to Europe |
| Describe Sunni Ali and his importance to the Songhai empire, | was a Songhai leader who conquered land through conquest with his strong army, He took control of trade on the Niger river |
| Describe Askia Muhammad and his importance on improving trade. | he developed more trade with Asia and Europe . He also introduced a system of weights and measures to regulate trade |
| Askia Muhammad wanted to ____________, so he replaced ethnic Songahi officials across the empire. | Spread Islam |
| How were the social structures of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai similar? | The intelligent class had special rights and slaves were of the lower class |
| How does the tomb in Gao honor? Why is it important? | Askia Muhammad, It is the largest historical monument in West Africa and lasted for hundreds of years |