Question
During his debt-ridden hajj, a ruler of this empire led campaigns against the Mossi and conquered the Sultanate of Agadez. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this empire that ruled from the city of Gao. In the 15th century, this empire replaced the Mali Empire as the pre-eminent power in West Africa.
ANSWER: Songhai Empire
[10m] This man took power in the Songhai Empire after winning the Battle of Anfao. This so-called “great” ruler founded a namesake dynasty that replaced the Sonni dynasty.
ANSWER: Askia Muhammad I [or Askia the Great; accept the Askia Dynasty; prompt on Muhammad]
[10h] Askia Muhammad was the ancestor of sultans of this city, due to his daughter Awah marrying Muhammad Rumfa. A namesake chronicle lists the Bagauda dynasty rulers who led a Hausa kingdom centered on this city.
ANSWER: Kano [accept the Sultanate of Kano; accept the Kingdom of Kano; accept the Kano Chronicle]
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Summary
| 2023 ACF Winter @ Columbia | 11/11/2023 | Y | 9 | 13.33 | 100% | 22% | 11% |