Which statement best explains the importance of Arabic in Songhai?

Question

A.
It was the traditional language of West Africa.

B.
It became the language of Songhai law and learning.

C.
It made it easier to conduct the gold-salt trade.

D.
It was more advanced than West African languages.

Answer 1

B. It became the language of Songhai law and learning. Arabic was adopted as the language of administration and scholarship by the rulers of the Songhai Empire, making it important for the governance and intellectual activities of the society. This helped foster a rich legacy of Islamic and scholarly traditions in West Africa that were transmitted through Arabic texts and educational institutions.