Question

Songhai was best known for a

Answer 1

The options of the question are, A) thriving trade of imported goods. B) a dictatorial government that oversaw all aspects of the empire. C) a diverse selection of exported products. D) a system of taxation and wealth distribution.

The correct answer is C) a diverse selection of exported products.

Songhai was best known for a diverse selection of exported products.

Songhai was an African empire located south the Sahara, next to the Niger River. Its capital was Gao, the most important city next to the Banks of the river.  The duration of the Songhai Empire was from 1464 to 1591. Trade was an important component of the people from Songhai. Indeed, it was the base of its economy. They had a diverse selection of exported products. They also traded slaves.

Answer 2

The Songhai Empire if Africa was best known for being, at the time, the largest and most powerful empire on the continent. And although they had a ruling class, many different ethnicities could be found there.