Songhai Empire

Part One: Empire Obituary

Give me a clear picture of what this empire was like during healthier times, broken down into the following categories:

  • Head: Significant Leaders & Accomplishments

  • Hands: Art, Architecture & Tech. Advances

  • Legs: Labor Systems

  • Spine: Political Structure

  • Ribs: Societal Infrastructure

  • Heart: Religious Beliefs

  • Pen: Literature

  • Feet: Trade routes and goods traded

Don't forget...

  • Battle of Tondibi

  • Timbuktu

Part Two: Autopsy

  • What led to the decline of this empire?

  • What weakened it?

  • What led to their demise?

Resources:

*Remember, you will need to use TWO sources from the Elsik database to score full credit. These resources are here to provide you background information and as a starting point for your understanding.