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Islam became an important part of both societies.
Islam became an important part of both societies.
Their king’s hajj helped the poor in both regions.
Their king’s hajj helped the poor in both regions.
Centralized power gave local governments less authority.
Centralized power gave local governments less authority.
Trade with Arabs in both societies spread Islam.
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The option that best compares social developments in both West and East Africa is:
Trade with Arabs in both societies spread Islam.
This highlights a significant commonality in how Islam was disseminated across both regions through trade networks, reflecting the interactions between local populations and Arab traders.
