Answer:
Correct answer is A new era of unification and peace that led to nearly 200 years of increasing Japanese population, wealth, knowledge, and infrastructure
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Explanation:
Second option is correct because this was one of the most prosperous period of Japanese history, also known as Tokugawa period. It was a period of isolation, when Japan developed.
All other options are not correct, because Japanese weren't allowing influence from the outside.
The question is not complete
Answer:
Songhai
Explanation:
Between c. 1230–1400s, the title of the largest West African kingdoms belong to the Mali empire. At the height of its power, Mali empire even considered as one of the most prestigious learning center for the people in Africa and the middle east.
But, Songhai empire took the position from them in late 1400s, the moment Askia Muhammad took the posiiton as the King. Under his leadership, Songhai empire manage to became the main trading partners for other empire in Europe and Asia. The wealth generated from this trade made Songhai empire became the largest empire in West Africa's history.