Question

Which statement best explains the importance of Arabic in Songhai?

(1 point)

It was the traditional language of West Africa.


It became the language of Songhai law and learning.


It made it easier to conduct the gold-salt trade.


It was more advanced than West African languages.

Answer 1

It became the language of Songhai law and learning.

Arabic was used in administration, Islamic law, and scholarly education (e.g., Timbuktu and Gao), making it central to governance and intellectual life.