The decline of the Songhai Empire in the 16th century was partly due to

A.

Internal unrest and external attacks

B.

Arab invasions

C.

British colonial expansion

D.

Portuguese trade restrictions

Correct answer is A

The decline of the Songhai Empire in the 16th century was due to a combination of internal unrest and external attacks, particularly from the Moroccan army. The other options are not historically accurate.