Question

Which of the following caused the decline of the Songhai Empire?

Islamic law prohibited Songhai leaders from conquering neighboring kingdoms.

Forces from the Empire of Mali invaded the kingdom and took control the trans-Saharan trade in gold.

Frequent battles for succession weakened the Songhai army.

Conflict between the Muslim kings and non-Muslim Freemen led to civil war.

Answer 1

Frequent battles for succession weakened the Songhai army.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Songhai Empire was weakened by leadership problems. During the Askia Dawud reign that lasted from 1549 to 1582, the Songhai Empire was in peace and stable, but when he died there was a round of disputes and a civil war for power. This led the empire to a period of decline and instability which contributed to the downfall of the empire.

Answer 2

"Frequent battles for succession weakened the Songhai army" is the one among the following choices given in the question that caused the decline of the Songhai Empire. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or the penultimate option. I hope it helps you.