Which of the following best describes social characteristics associated with the Songhai?(1 point)Responsesa strong Islamic influence, a focus on learning, and Arabic as the main languagea strong Islamic influence, a focus on learning, and Arabic as the main languagecontrol of the salt and gold trade and a reliance on natural resources for most of their wealthcontrol of the salt and gold trade and a reliance on natural resources for most of their wealtha strong and decentralized government with important positions such as general and admirala strong and decentralized government with important positions such as general and admiralwomen and men interacting in public places and women being encouraged to learn in libraries

Answer 1

The response that best describes the social characteristics associated with the Songhai is:

a strong Islamic influence, a focus on learning, and Arabic as the main language.

This option highlights the significant role of Islam in the culture and education of the Songhai Empire, along with the prominence of Arabic as a language of scholarship and administration.