Respuesta :
Let's find the dates:
A.the fall of the Songhai EmpireĀ - this happened in 1591
B.the fall of the Mali Empire - this happened around 1600. From the first two options we see that the first happened earlier!
C.the introduction of Islam into West Africa
-this happened during the time of Mansa Musa, who was a ruler until 1337 - this is earlier than option a and thus our best option so far!
D.the entrance of Portuguese explorers into African territory.. - these started around 1420, so later than option c.
The correct answer is C!
A.the fall of the Songhai EmpireĀ - this happened in 1591
B.the fall of the Mali Empire - this happened around 1600. From the first two options we see that the first happened earlier!
C.the introduction of Islam into West Africa
-this happened during the time of Mansa Musa, who was a ruler until 1337 - this is earlier than option a and thus our best option so far!
D.the entrance of Portuguese explorers into African territory.. - these started around 1420, so later than option c.
The correct answer is C!