Across
- 3. foot soldiers
- 5. a devout Muslim who took control of Songhaiin order to spread Islam
- 8. mounted troops
- 10. a connection based on family reltionships
- 11. a cruel ruler who uses his power without any limits
- 12. shared a distinct culture, language, and identity
- 14. a military plan in which the attacking army cuts off supplies to the defenders
Down
- 1. a larger group of related families
- 2. playing two or more different rhythms at the same time
- 4. social class
- 6. a Muslim king of Songhai who was also a great military leader
- 7. wise sayings
- 9. a group of people who are related to a common ancestor
- 13. professional storytellers and oral historians