Reference no: EM133246142
After reading the narrative of "Morocco, Songhai, and Bornu,"
1. Who was sultan al-Mansur and what was his broader, long-term objective?
2. What type of relationships did the Europeans rulers (Ottoman Turks, English, Portuguese, Spaniards) have with the African rulers (Morocco, Songhai, Bornu) during this period of time? Was it a relationship of equals or a relationship of master and servant? Based on the reading, how do you know this?
3. Why did neighboring states try to conquer Songhai?
4. What role did the Islamic religion play in the relationships between African empires? From the reading, how do you know this?
5. Why did Professor Brewer assign this particular reading? What is the historical significance of the story?