Question
How did the Songhai Empire MOST contribute to the spread of Islam in West Africa?(1 point)
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They imposed heavy taxes on non-Muslims.
They imposed heavy taxes on non-Muslims.
They built a strong military focused on religious wars.
They built a strong military focused on religious wars.
They supported Islamic scholarship and cultural centers.
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They imposed heavy taxes on non-Muslims.
They imposed heavy taxes on non-Muslims.
They built a strong military focused on religious wars.
They built a strong military focused on religious wars.
They supported Islamic scholarship and cultural centers.
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The Songhai Empire MOST contributed to the spread of Islam in West Africa by supporting Islamic scholarship and cultural centers. This patronage facilitated the growth of Islamic education, culture, and practices, which helped to integrate and promote Islam throughout the region.