Answer:
Torture in the Medieval Inquisition began in 1252 with a papal bull Ad Extirpanda and ended in 1816 when another papal bull forbade its use. Although the torture that was sanctioned by the bull was less severe than the torture that could be found in contemporary secular courts.
What do I answer I know all about this.
I believe the answer is 4. During the reign of Askia Muhammad, the Songhai empire reached its greatest size.
Askia Muhammad was an emperor, military commander, and political reformer of the Songhai Empire in the 15th century. His rule resulted in trade with Europe and Asia, building of lots of schools, and spread of Islam through his empire.
Hope this helps! Please let me know if I'm wrong :)
I believe the answer is A. Because "Pop Culture" is the spread of a common culture that many people in the world no matter where they live can relate with. And as pop culture became more and more prevalent it seemed like the world was becoming a smaller place because of the shared interest within Pop culture.