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Bas_tet [7]
3 years ago
15

Why would a West African be enslaved in the Songhai Empire?

History
2 answers:
Dahasolnce [82]3 years ago
8 0

D. All answers are correct.

The slaves included the captives from war (raids from other regions), debtors of large amounts of money and criminals.

The slaves was vital to the economy of the empire. They carried out the heavy work, served as soldiers, craftsmen, and some served as royal advisers.


LuckyWell [14K]3 years ago
6 0

The correct answer is B. for being captured in war

A west African would be enslaved in the Songhai empire for being captured in war. The slaves usually comprised of people captured from invading empires during war. Slavery was a key aspect in the Songhai empire's economic development; the slaves were used transported goods across the Sahara Desert and America. The women captured worked in fields , spinning, and weaving fabric, slaves were also given important positions like being loyal advisers, soldiers. The rulers believed slaves could be trusted. Another group of slaves served as craftsmen, woodworkers, potters and musicians. They also worked in farms to provide enough food for the growing number of people in towns .

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