Question

When comparing the African empire of Songhai with the Mongol empire, which of the following factors was the most similar?

a. Both relied on a strong military hierarchy to control their conquered regions
b. Songhai and Mongol leaders adopted the religion of their conquered populations
c. Both spread themselves too thinly across their regions to maintain control
d. Songhai and Mongol cultures revered their origins in nomadic roots

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Both the Songhai and Mongol empires poured themselves into their military hierarchy to control the conquered regions.