Songhai

Songhai

1. Geography

   • West africa

2. middle of niger river

3. extends to the west coast

   • Religion
     • Islam introduced in 1019
     • Other Religions such as magic is still practiced by the Songhai people.
     • The groups of magicians in songhai are called Sohanti.
       • Politics
         • monarchy
         • urban districts with 35 cities
         • Sunni Ali first leader
         • Economy
           • collected wealth
           • trading made up economy
           • conquered along trade routes
             • Social Structures
               • Imperial authority was separated through political, social, and religious leaders.
               • Songhai society was organized according to a caste system.
               • At the pinnacle of the system were the emperor and his family.

4. Achievements

   • artistic achievments
   • technology achievements
   • and they built an incredible capital of Gao. Conrad