In the late 14th century, the Songhai gradually gained independence from the Mali Empire and expanded, ultimately subsuming the entire eastern portion of the Mali Empire. The Songhai Empire's eventual collapse was largely the result of a Moroccan invasion in 1591, under the command of Judar Pasha. The fall of the Songhai Empire marked the end of the region's role as a trading crossroads. Following the establishment of sea routes by the European powers, the trans-Saharan trade routes lost significance. COUNT 5
QSN1 The Sonhgai Empire's demise was due to what invasion? ANS1 Moroccan invasion in 1591 QSN2 What major impact did the falling of the Songhai Empire have? ANS2 Saharan trade routes lost significance. QSN3 What century did Songhai become independent from Mali? ANS3 14th century QSN4 Who was the commander of the Moroccan invasion of 1591?  ANS4 Judar Pasha QSN5 What type of trading routes did Europeans make that compounded to the profound effect? ANS5 establishment of sea routes