Question

Which of the following is not a true statement about the Sudanic state of Songhai?

Kings of the Songhai Empire practiced traditional spiritual beliefs.

Songhai society was male dominated and patrilineal.

The Songhai Empire controlled the salt mines at Taghaza in the Sahara Desert.

Sunni Ali the Great is considered to be the founder of the Songhai Empire.

Answer 1

Use the excerpt below to answer the following question:

“The Romans had inflicted many injuries upon the Pontiff Leo, tearing out his eyes and cutting out his tongue, so that he had been complied to call upon the King for help. Charles [Charlemagne] accordingly went to Rome…It was then that he received the titles of Emperor and Augustus…”
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Which of the following describes a result of the event described in the excerpt?

Charlemagne’s territory was reduced as he faced invasion from other leaders.

Pope Leo received the protection of Charlemagne.

Charlemagne’s rule failed to receive the authority of the Church.

Pope Leo acknowledged that he had no power to name Charlemagne as emperor.

Answer 2

What factors led to the fall of the empire of Ghana?

climate change and foreign invasions

foreign invasions and conversion to Islam

lack of unity and destruction of Koumbi Saleh

destruction of Koumbi Salech and climate change