Question

which of the following explains an internal factor that led to the collapse of the mali empire? (1 point) after new sources of gold and salt were discovered, mali traders now faced competition. portuguese trading ships threatened mali traders as they established european ports in africa. after leaders stopped spending large amounts of money, citizens believed their government was not powerful anymore. the songhai and jata worked together to overthrow suleiman.

Explanation:

Internal factors refer to issues within the empire. The option about leaders stopping spending large amounts of money and citizens losing faith in the government's power is an internal - related problem. The other options involve external factors like European trading ships and new sources of gold/salt discovery.

Answer:

After leaders stopped spending large amounts of money, citizens believed their government was not powerful anymore.