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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?

    <p>Salt and silk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Through interaction with Arab merchants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Forcing Islamic communities to stay separate from West African ones</p> 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?

    <p>It rendered the containment plan futile</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mansa Musa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Architects to build mosques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The discovery of a new trade route around Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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