What was askia the great’s attitude toward learning? he wanted to renew its importance. he wanted to do away with it. he wanted to keep it as a key feature. he wanted to use it to influence trade.

He wanted to renew its importance.

Explanation:

Askia Muhammad, I (ca. 1443 – 1538) promoted learning and education, guaranteeing that Songhai's universities provided the most outstanding students. In fact, many of the scholars ended up publishing important books, including  Askia´s nephew, Mahmud Kati.

Askia Muhammad made an agreement with the scholars of Timbuktu, to ensure the legitimacy of his capture of the Sonni dynasty, leading into a golden age for scientific and Muslim knowledge.