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African Kingdom of Songhai By Jack Lukasik (Social (Connected to multiple…
African Kingdom of Songhai By Jack Lukasik
Social
Connected to multiple traditional social structures such as:
Gold-for-Salt Trade
Islamic Tradition
Named after group of people called the Songhai
Political
One of the strongest Muslim states in Sub Saharan Africa
Most Powerful In 14th Century to 16th Century
Science And Technology
Standardized Many Structures to ease trade like:
Weight
Currency
Measuring
Also created large canoes up to 100 feet long for:
Transportaion
Military Cavalry
Trade
Religion and Philosophy
Mainly Islamic
Islam introduced around beginning of 11th Century
Art, Language, And Literature
Had advanced architecture
Most popular pieces of architecture include:
Tomb of Askia
Mijrabs (Prayer Place)
Mosques
Economic
Known as "The Great Trading State of West Africa"
Held Powerful Trading Center: Timbuktu
Location:
