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The Songhai and Jata worked together to overthrow Suleiman.
The Songhai and Jata worked together to overthrow Suleiman.
Portuguese trading ships threatened Mali traders as they established European ports in Africa.
Portuguese trading ships threatened Mali traders as they established European ports in Africa.
After new sources of gold and salt were discovered, Mali traders now faced competition.
After new sources of gold and salt were discovered, Mali traders now faced competition.
After leaders stopped spending large amounts of money, citizens believed their government was not powerful anymore.
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The best explanation of an internal factor that led to the collapse of the Mali Empire is: After leaders stopped spending large amounts of money, citizens believed their government was not powerful anymore.
This reflects an internal issue related to governance and public perception, which can weaken the authority of the empire and contribute to its decline.
