Empires and cultures of africa
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What empire ruled the region prior to the Songhai Empire?
Empire of Mali
What religion played an important role in the Songhai government and culture?
Islam
Sumanguru
King of Sosso who is trying to take over Niani
What major geographical feature was located just to the north of the Songhai Empire?
Sahara Desert
Kalabamba Diokuntu
Sundiata's elder brother and king during this story
What leader first established the Songhai Empire?
Sunni Ali
The slave trade was an important part of the Songhai economy? (True or false)
TRUE
Where was the Songhai Empire located
Western Africa
What was a griot?
A storyteller
What was the capital city of the Songhai Empire?
Gao
What river ran along much of the Songhai Empire?
Niger River
Sundiata
youngest son of the former king of Niani