For ten points, identify this 15th-16th century African empire with its capital at Gao and famously ruled by Sonni Ali.
One of the largest African empires in history, its lands stretched from modern day Mali into Nigeria down the Niger River, although its base was in present-day Niger and Burkina Faso. It rose to power after the Mali Empire fell, and it quickly took over the remnants while retaining traditional animist beliefs and Muslim leadership. For ten points, identify this 15th-16th century African empire with its capital at Gao and famously ruled by Sonni Ali.
One of the largest African empires in history, its lands stretched from modern day Mali into Nigeria down the Niger River, although its base was in present-day Niger and Burkina Faso.
{Songhai} Empire