Question

WhHow did internal factors contribute to the downfall of the Songhai Empire?

Songhai military defeats inspired revolts against the ruling family.

The split between Muslims and traditional believers divided the empire.

The dwindling supply of gold led to an economic depression.

Frequent droughts led to population decline and social disorder.




It resisted takeover from Muslim and Portuguese invaders.

It had few natural resources.

It existed peacefully as a Christian kingdom.

It was replaced by the Zagwe Dynasty.