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Kingdom of Songhai Word Scramble Game

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About This Challenge

Welcome to the Kingdom of Songhai! In this word scramble game, you’ll have the opportunity to unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the rich history and culture of the Kingdom of Songhai.

  • Explore the legendary cities of Gao and Timbuktu
  • Learn about the powerful rulers of the Songhai Empire
  • Discover the importance of trade along the Niger River (if applicable)

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Timbuktu
Timbuktu was a major city in the Kingdom of Songhai and served as a center of trade and learning.
Askia the Great
Askia the Great was a famous ruler of the Songhai Empire known for his military conquests and promotion of Islam.
Gao
Gao was the capital city of the Songhai Empire and played a key role in its political and economic activities.
Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa was a wealthy and powerful ruler of the neighboring Mali Empire who had diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Songhai.
trans-Saharan trade
The Kingdom of Songhai benefited from the trans-Saharan trade route, which connected West Africa with North Africa and the Mediterranean region.
Islam
Islam was a major religion in the Kingdom of Songhai, influencing its culture, government, and trade practices.
Sundiata Keita
Sundiata Keita was the founder of the Mali Empire and had interactions with the Kingdom of Songhai.
jihad
The rulers of the Kingdom of Songhai used the concept of jihad to justify their military campaigns and expansion of territory.
salt and gold trade
The Kingdom of Songhai participated in the lucrative trade of salt and gold, which were highly valued commodities in medieval West Africa.

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