Gr 10 History Ch 1.1: Songhai: An African Empire in the 15th and 16th centuries (around 1340 to 1591)

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When did Sonni Ali ascend the throne of Songhai?

1480

1450

1475

1464 (correct)

What was the significance of Timbuktu and Jenne in Songhai's empire?

They were the centers of military power

They were vital commercial hubs for trade across the Sahara (correct)

They were the capital cities of Songhai

They were major agricultural centers

What innovation did Sonni Ali introduce in his military tactics?

Use of iron-clad cavalry

Use of canoes on the Niger River (correct)

Use of gunpowder

Use of cavalry

What was the purpose of Sonni Ali's fleet of canoes on the Niger River?

To patrol the Niger River and control trade routes Signup and view all the answers

What did Sonni Ali replace tribal chiefs with in his administrative system?

Loyal administrators Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

Boosted food production Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Sonni Ali's military campaigns?

To expand his empire and control trade routes Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Sonni Ali's reign in Songhai's history?

It marked a period of transformation and expansion Signup and view all the answers

What did Muhammad Ture promote in the Songhai Empire?

The vigorous promotion of Islam Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the Askia dynasty?

The death of Sonni Ali Signup and view all the answers

What did Muhammad Ture transform Timbuktu into?

A flourishing center of Islamic learning and culture Signup and view all the answers

What did Muhammad Ture strengthen in the Songhai Empire?

The bureaucratic systems Signup and view all the answers

What signaling the decline of the Songhai Empire?

The death of Muhammad Ture Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Moroccan force invade the Songhai Empire?

To control the lucrative gold trade Signup and view all the answers

What did the Moroccans have that the Songhai forces did not?

Firearms Signup and view all the answers

What is the story of the Songhai Empire a saga of?

Rise, dominion, and decline Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Muhammad Ture's efforts to establish slave-based agricultural communities?

Stabilization of the economy and increase in the empire's wealth Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Timbuktu during Muhammad Ture's reign?

A center of Islamic learning and culture Signup and view all the answers

What did Muhammad Ture further strengthen in the Songhai Empire?

The bureaucratic systems Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the decline of the Songhai Empire?

The death of Muhammad Ture Signup and view all the answers

What was the motivation behind the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

To control the lucrative gold trade Signup and view all the answers

What gave the Moroccan forces an advantage over the Songhai forces?

Their access to firearms Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Moroccan invasion on the Songhai Empire?

It disrupted the administrative structures Signup and view all the answers

What does the story of the Songhai Empire represent?

A saga of rise, dominion, and decline Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to Songhai's expansion under Sonni Ali's leadership?

Military prowess and strategic conquests Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Niger River in Songhai's empire?

It was a vital commercial hub for trade across the Sahara Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind Sonni Ali's introduction of a centralized administrative system?

To consolidate power and maintain control over the empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

Increased food production and population growth Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of Sonni Ali's ground forces?

They were equipped with leather shields, iron-clad cavalry, and poisoned arrow shooters Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of Sonni Ali's military campaigns on the region?

They resulted in the formation of a unified empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of Sonni Ali's administrators in the empire?

They were responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary legacy of Sonni Ali's reign in Songhai's history?

He expanded the empire through strategic conquests and military innovations Signup and view all the answers

Which two cities were vital commercial hubs for trade across the Sahara and were conquered by Sonni Ali?

Timbuktu and Jenne Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of Sonni Ali's ground forces?

Use of leather shields and iron-clad cavalry Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of Sonni Ali's administrative reforms?

To centralize power and unify the empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Niger River in Sonni Ali's military campaigns?

It enabled control over trade routes Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Sonni Ali's military campaigns on the region?

It led to the expansion of the empire Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

Boost in food production and population growth Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of Sonni Ali's administrators in the empire?

To collect taxes and maintain order Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of Songhai's ascent to preeminence in West Africa?

The ascension of Sonni Ali to the throne Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary contribution of Muhammad Ture to the Songhai Empire's economy?

He established slave-based agricultural communities Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

The empire's administrative structures were significantly disrupted Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Timbuktu during Muhammad Ture's reign?

It was a major center of Islamic learning and culture Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Muhammad Ture's administrative reforms?

To strengthen the bureaucratic systems Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the decline of the Songhai Empire?

The invasion by the Moroccan force Signup and view all the answers

What was the advantage of the Moroccan forces over the Songhai forces?

The Moroccan forces had access to firearms Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the story of the Songhai Empire?

It is a story of cultural achievements and political innovations Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Muhammad Ture's reign?

Promotion of Islam and administrative efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Sonni Ali's military conquests?

To control the trade routes across the Sahara Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

Increased food production to support population centers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of Sonni Ali's ground forces?

Equipped with iron-clad cavalry and leather shields Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Sonni Ali's administrative reforms?

To establish a robust centralized administrative system Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of Songhai's ascent to preeminence in West Africa?

The reign of Sonni Ali Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Niger River in Sonni Ali's military campaigns?

It was a vital trade route across the Sahara Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of Sonni Ali's administrators in the empire?

To enforce the emperor's policies and collect taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of Sonni Ali's military campaigns on the region?

The expansion of the Songhai Empire's territories Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Muhammad Ture's promotion of Islam in the Songhai Empire?

Timbuktu became a center of Islamic learning and culture. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

To gain control over the lucrative gold trade. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

The Songhai Empire's administrative structures were significantly disrupted. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary contribution of Muhammad Ture to the Songhai Empire's economy?

He promoted the establishment of slave-based agricultural communities. Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the decline of the Songhai Empire?

The death of Muhammad Ture. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary advantage of the Moroccan forces over the Songhai forces?

The Moroccan forces were equipped with firearms. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the significance of the story of the Songhai Empire?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of Muhammad Ture's administrative reforms?

The empire's administrative efficiency increased. Signup and view all the answers

Gr 10 History Ch 1.1: Songhai: An African Empire in the 15th and 16th centuries (around 1340 to 1591)

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Questions and Answers

When did Sonni Ali ascend the throne of Songhai?

What was the significance of Timbuktu and Jenne in Songhai's empire?

What innovation did Sonni Ali introduce in his military tactics?

What was the purpose of Sonni Ali's fleet of canoes on the Niger River?

What did Sonni Ali replace tribal chiefs with in his administrative system?

What was the result of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

What was the primary goal of Sonni Ali's military campaigns?

What was the significance of Sonni Ali's reign in Songhai's history?

What did Muhammad Ture promote in the Songhai Empire?

What marked the beginning of the Askia dynasty?

What did Muhammad Ture transform Timbuktu into?

What did Muhammad Ture strengthen in the Songhai Empire?

What signaling the decline of the Songhai Empire?

Why did the Moroccan force invade the Songhai Empire?

What did the Moroccans have that the Songhai forces did not?

What is the story of the Songhai Empire a saga of?

What was the result of Muhammad Ture's efforts to establish slave-based agricultural communities?

What was the significance of Timbuktu during Muhammad Ture's reign?

What did Muhammad Ture further strengthen in the Songhai Empire?

What marked the beginning of the decline of the Songhai Empire?

What was the motivation behind the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

What gave the Moroccan forces an advantage over the Songhai forces?

What was the impact of the Moroccan invasion on the Songhai Empire?

What does the story of the Songhai Empire represent?

What was the primary factor that contributed to Songhai's expansion under Sonni Ali's leadership?

What was the significance of the Niger River in Songhai's empire?

What was the primary reason behind Sonni Ali's introduction of a centralized administrative system?

What was the primary outcome of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

What was the primary characteristic of Sonni Ali's ground forces?

What was the primary impact of Sonni Ali's military campaigns on the region?

What was the primary role of Sonni Ali's administrators in the empire?

What was the primary legacy of Sonni Ali's reign in Songhai's history?

Which two cities were vital commercial hubs for trade across the Sahara and were conquered by Sonni Ali?

What was a key feature of Sonni Ali's ground forces?

What was the primary objective of Sonni Ali's administrative reforms?

What was the significance of the Niger River in Sonni Ali's military campaigns?

What was the impact of Sonni Ali's military campaigns on the region?

What was a key outcome of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

What was the primary role of Sonni Ali's administrators in the empire?

What marked the beginning of Songhai's ascent to preeminence in West Africa?

What was the primary contribution of Muhammad Ture to the Songhai Empire's economy?

What was the result of the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

What was the significance of Timbuktu during Muhammad Ture's reign?

What was the primary goal of Muhammad Ture's administrative reforms?

What was the primary factor that contributed to the decline of the Songhai Empire?

What was the advantage of the Moroccan forces over the Songhai forces?

What is the significance of the story of the Songhai Empire?

What was the primary focus of Muhammad Ture's reign?

What was the primary motivation behind Sonni Ali's military conquests?

What was the primary outcome of Sonni Ali's agricultural reforms?

What was the primary characteristic of Sonni Ali's ground forces?

What was the primary goal of Sonni Ali's administrative reforms?

What marked the beginning of Songhai's ascent to preeminence in West Africa?

What was the significance of the Niger River in Sonni Ali's military campaigns?

What was the primary role of Sonni Ali's administrators in the empire?

What was the primary impact of Sonni Ali's military campaigns on the region?

What was the primary consequence of Muhammad Ture's promotion of Islam in the Songhai Empire?

What was the primary reason for the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

What was the primary outcome of the Moroccan force's invasion of the Songhai Empire?

What was the primary contribution of Muhammad Ture to the Songhai Empire's economy?

What marked the beginning of the decline of the Songhai Empire?

What was the primary advantage of the Moroccan forces over the Songhai forces?

What can be inferred about the significance of the story of the Songhai Empire?

What was the primary impact of Muhammad Ture's administrative reforms?

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