What were the key significant economic, political, and social characteristics of ghana, mali, and songhai?

Economic:

Traded gold for salt and other products (Ghana, Mali, and Songhai)

Political:

Separated into clans/King's clans were the wealthiest (Ghana)

Dyula was made up of Muslim merchants, Mansa Musa mecca pilgrimage (Mali)

Sonni Ali expanded the Songhai Empire (Songhai)

Social:

Dyula established settlements and contributed to the spread of Islam and trade (Mali)

Established a social hierarchy (Songhai)

Explanation:

the hyksos invasion. the hyksos were able to attack egypt successfully because of their skills in using bronze weapons, composite bows and the use of the horse and chariot during the invasion. although the egyptians depict a barbarian-type overthrow, the truth is the seizure was likely a relatively peaceful one.