Journal 11-02-16
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Journal A
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This Songhai King, captured Timbuktu, drove out
the Berbers and killed many people.
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10 minute timer
A. Sundiata
B. Askia Muhammad
C. Mansa Musa
D. Sunni Ali
Staple & Score Essay
Rubric: pg. 1/on top
Essay: pg. 2
Tree Map: pg. 3/on bottom
Journal B
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What group of people did Sundiata lead, and what
did he accomplish?
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As the leader of the Malinke, he lead a powerful army
that reestablished the territories of Ghana and the
empire of Mali.
Happy Wednesday
November 2, 2016
Agenda
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Journal
Score and Turn in West African Culture and
Daily Life Essay
5.3 Reading/Notes: The Empire of Songhai
Begin Chapter 5 Test Study Questions
Homework
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Chapter 5 Test Study Questions
 Due Friday
Lets Read Pgs. 167-168
Copy and answer these questions in
your notes. INCLUDE THE TITLE
The Empire of Songhai
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Why did Sunni Ali kill so many people in Timbuktu in
1468?
2. Who was Sunni Ali’s successor?
3. What were Askia Muhammad’s achievements?
4. How did Askia Muhammad spread Islam?
5. How was Islam received by the people of West Africa’s
rural areas?
6. Why did the Songhai Empire end?
Write a summary using this information.
Lets Read Pgs. 167-168
Copy and answer these questions in
your notes. INCLUDE THE TITLE
The Empire of Songhai
1. Why did Sunni Ali kill so many people in Timbuktu in 1468?
To drive out the North African Berbers and gain control of the
city
2. Who was Sunni Ali’s successor?
Askia Muhammad
3. What were Askia Muhammad’s achievements?
He expanded the Songhai Empire, organized a bureaucratic
government, and spread Islam throughout the empire
4. How did Askia Muhammad spread Islam?
He sent Muslim scholars to areas throughout the empire
5. How was Islam received by the people of West Africa’s rural areas?
Those who accepted it, blended Islamic beliefs with their
traditional religious practices.
6. Why did the Songhai Empire end?
Weak leadership after Askia Muhammad; Morracan
armies (from Morocco in North Africa) conquered Timbuktu
and Gao.
Write a summary using this information.
Note Summary
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Write one paragraph (at least 4 sentences)
about today’s lesson.
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Begin with a main idea sentence
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Reread your question and answers, then look to the title
of your notes for the main idea of the lesson
PARAPHRASE; DON’T COPY