Understanding the Growth of the Songhai Empire

Delve into the factors that fueled the growth of the Songhai Empire in West Africa for nearly 150 years. Explore the key reasons behind its rise to power and the significance of its dominance in the region. Work collaboratively to uncover evidence supporting the various factors that contributed to the empire's strength and success.

• Songhai Empire
• West Africa
• Empires
• Historical significance
• Research

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1. What were the main reasons for the growth of the Songhai Empire?

2. By the end of this lesson you will: Have an understanding of the main factors that contributed to the growth of the Songhai Empire

3. To get you thinking What can you learn from this statement about the importance of the Songhay empire? For almost 150 years, the undisputed power at the heart of West Africa was constituted by the Songhay Empire. (Toby Green)

5. So, why did this empire become so powerful? Work in groups of four to do your research You need to use the available resources to identify the different factors that contributed to the rise of the Songhay Empire Try to find evidence from the different resources to support the factors and write each piece of evidence on a separate piece of paper

6. And to finish Bring together your evidence and review the strength of the different factors