Question

which brought an end to the great west african empires?

• an increase in countries producing their own goods and not needing to trade
• the arrival of christianity and the decline of islam
• enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics of the empires
• emperors being unable to further the development of technology and learning

Explanation:

The decline of West - African empires was due to various factors. While internal stagnation in technology and learning was a problem, and the spread of religions had an impact, the most significant factor among the given options was the military superiority of external enemies with more advanced weaponry. This allowed them to overpower the traditional tactics of the empires.

Answer:

C. enemy nations using sophisticated warfare to overpower the outdated tactics of the empires