Question

What major government achievement was the first of its kind during the Songhai Empire?

a. the first election
b. the first trade route was established
c. the first professional army was established
d. the first king was established

Answer 1

C. The first major government achievement during the Songhai Empire was the establishment of a professional army.

Step-by-step explanation:

The major government achievement that was the first of its kind during the Songhai Empire was c) the first professional army was established.

Askia the Great, a ruler of the Songhai Empire, strengthened the empire by expanding its territory and building a professional army. This army allowed the empire to conquer new lands, protect its trade routes, and maintain control over trans-Saharan trade.