The reforms implemented by Askia Muhammad included all of the following EXCEPT

A) the separation of church and state and the guarantee of religious freedom.
B) the development of a system of governance that relied on local governors and military administrators.
C) the establishment of a uniform system of weights and measures,which facilitated trade.
D) the improvement of banking and credit.

Religious Freedom

The principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance without government intervention.

System of Governance

The framework by which an organization or society is governed, incorporating laws, regulations, and practices that define how power is exercised and decisions are made.

Askia Muhammad

Mentioned as a significant ruler of the Songhai Empire in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, noted for his administrative reforms, military prowess, and patronage of Islamic scholarship and education.