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Trade Spreads Islamic Culture in Africa Quiz

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How did Islamic culture and the Arabic language spread to Africa?

By seeping through densely packed sand (correct)

By the use of camels

Through war and conquest

Via written records

What was the nickname given to camels in relation to trade across West Africa?

Ships of traders

Merchants' companions

Ships of the desert (correct)

Desert carriers

Which group of merchants were among the first to venture into West Africa?

European explorers

Arabs from the north (correct)

Chinese traders

Indian merchants

What were Arabs hoping to swap for West African gold during their trade expeditions?

Salt and silk Signup and view all the answers

How did the Arabic language and Islamic faith begin to infiltrate African culture?

Through interaction with Arab merchants Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial strategy employed by West African kings to combat the growth of Islam?

Forcing Islamic communities to stay separate from West African ones Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the influx of Arab merchants on the containment plan devised by West African kings?

It rendered the containment plan futile Signup and view all the answers

Which West African king is most famously known for completely converting to the Islamic faith?

Mansa Musa Signup and view all the answers

In addition to religious scholars, what else did Mansa Musa bring back from his pilgrimage to Arabia?

Architects to build mosques Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the decline of Africa's trading kingdoms according to the text?

The discovery of a new trade route around Africa Signup and view all the answers