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Islam became an important part of both societies.
Islam became an important part of both societies.
Centralized power gave local governments less authority.
Centralized power gave local governments less authority.
Their king’s hajj helped the poor in both regions.
Their king’s hajj helped the poor in both regions.
Trade with Arabs in both societies spread Islam.
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The best comparison of social developments in both West and East Africa from the options provided is:
Trade with Arabs in both societies spread Islam.
This response highlights the role of trade in the dissemination of Islam across both regions, which is a significant social development observed in both West and East Africa.
