What was the deciding factor in the collapse of Songhai?

A. It faced rivalries within the ruling family.

B. It relied too heavily on the salt-gold trade.

C. It was invaded by a foreign army with guns.

D. It valued Islamic learning over military strength.

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Zack Branch

20 March, 19:18

What was the deciding factor in the collapse of Songhai?

A. It faced rivalries within the ruling family.

B. It relied too heavily on the salt-gold trade.

C. It was invaded by a foreign army with guns.

D. It valued Islamic learning over military strength.

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Marely Lee · Answer 1

Answer:n 1590, al-Mansur took advantage of the recent civil strife in the empire and sent an army under the command of Judar Pasha to conquer the Songhai and to gain control of the Trans-Saharan trade routes. After the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Tondibi (1591), the Songhai Empire collapsed. So the answer is ABCD

What was the deciding factor in the collapse of Songhai?A. It faced rivalries within the ruling family.B. It relied too heavily on the salt-gold trade.C. It was invaded by a foreign army with guns.D. It valued Islamic learning over military strength.

What was the deciding factor in the collapse of Songhai?

A. It faced rivalries within the ruling family.

B. It relied too heavily on the salt-gold trade.

C. It was invaded by a foreign army with guns.

D. It valued Islamic learning over military strength.