Question

Which factor contributed to song hai downfall as a powerful empire A a decade long drought B it's refusal to participate in trade C internal struggles between rulers D it's geographic isolation from other regions

Answer 1

The factor that significantly contributed to the downfall of the Songhai Empire was **C: internal struggles between rulers**. While drought and other issues may have had some impact, the internal conflicts and power struggles among leaders and factions weakened the empire, making it vulnerable to external threats and ultimately leading to its decline.