The correct answer is D) Muslim.
The religious make-up of the thriving, bustling, urban cultural centers of the Songhai was mostly Muslims.
The Songhai Empire was located in West Africa, next to the Nigeria River. They were firm believers of Islam that followed strong leaders such as Muhammad Askia or Sonni Ali. People from this empire followed the strict rules of the Quran, which allow the empire to be fair and prosper, supporting trade practices that benefited them. They used to trade, salt, gold, and slaves to other territories.