1. Where was the Songhai Empire located?

2. What river ran along much of the Songhai Empire?

3. What leader first established the Songhai Empire?

4. True or False: The slave trade was an important part of the Songhai economy?

5. What was the capital city of the Songhai Empire?

6. What religion played an important role in the Songhai government and culture?

7. What was one way to avoid being sold into slavery?

8. What was a griot?

9. What major geographical feature was located just to the north of the Songhai Empire?

10. What empire ruled the region prior to the Songhai Empire?