This is a Grade 10 History case study task from KwaZulu-Natal, dated Term 1 2026. Section A is a source-based question on the socio-economic factors that led to the rise of the Songhai Empire in the 1600s, using four sources to test learners on where the empire was situated, the factors and cities that helped it thrive, how it was governed, and the leadership of Sunni Ali and Askia Mohammed.
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Term 1 Content Brief
History Grade 10 Term 1 Case Study PDF JFO-073
Key terms covered include the Songhai Empire, century, and socio-economic and political stability.
The paper consists of 4 pages and has one source-based question on the Songhai Empire, using sources 1A and 1B to test comprehension and interpretation of historical evidence.
By the end of this task, learners should be able to interpret historical sources on the Songhai Empire, identify the factors behind its economic strength, and evaluate the leadership of its rulers.