Which of the following best describes social characteristics associated with the Songhai?(1 point)

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control of the salt and gold trade and a reliance on natural resources for most of their wealth
control of the salt and gold trade and a reliance on natural resources for most of their wealth

a strong and decentralized government with important positions such as general and admiral
a strong and decentralized government with important positions such as general and admiral

women and men interacting in public places and women being encouraged to learn in libraries
women and men interacting in public places and women being encouraged to learn in libraries

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

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 reflects the cultural and educational aspects of the Songhai Empire, which was heavily influenced by Islam and valued scholarship, particularly in centers like Timbuktu.