HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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They were both Christian Empires.
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They were isolated from international trade.
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They were both Muslim Empires.
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They were located on the West Coast of Africa.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement about the Mali and Songhai empires of the 1300s CE is TRUE? They were both Muslim Empires. they incorporated mystical aspects into Islam that were easily adopted by converts in Asia familiar with Hinduism and Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Songhai culture was a blend of traditional West African beliefs with the religion of Islam. Daily life was ruled by traditions and customs, but laws were based on Islam. The slave trade was important to the Songhai Empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -First, the Songhai Empire was much larger than the Mali Empire. Second, the Songhai Empire was centered around its capital city of, Gao, while the Mali Empire lacked central cities and had numerous small towns and villages.
Detailed explanation-4: -How did the Empire first begin? The Songhai Empire first came into power under the leadership of Sunni Ali. Sunni Ali was a prince of the Songhai. He was being held as a political prisoner by the leader of the Mali Empire who ruled over the Songhai.