Members of the Sandé cult
A) frequently engaged in wars with neighboring tribes to obtain prisoners for human sacrifice to the gods.
B) established diplomatic relations between Benin and Portugal and acted as middlemen in the trade between the two societies.
C) were governed by female religious leaders.
D) were the only known West Africans to have monotheistic religious beliefs.

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The Sandé cult is a women's secret society in West Africa, particularly among the Mende people, and is governed by female religious leaders.

Members of the Sandé Cult