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How did Islamic culture and the Arabic language spread to Africa?
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?
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?
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?
What were Arabs hoping to swap for West African gold during their trade expeditions?
How did the Arabic language and Islamic faith begin to infiltrate African culture?
How did the Arabic language and Islamic faith begin to infiltrate African culture?
What was the initial strategy employed by West African kings to combat the growth of Islam?
What was the initial strategy employed by West African kings to combat the growth of Islam?
What was the impact of the influx of Arab merchants on the containment plan devised by West African kings?
What was the impact of the influx of Arab merchants on the containment plan devised by West African kings?
Which West African king is most famously known for completely converting to the Islamic faith?
Which West African king is most famously known for completely converting to the Islamic faith?
In addition to religious scholars, what else did Mansa Musa bring back from his pilgrimage to Arabia?
In addition to religious scholars, what else did Mansa Musa bring back from his pilgrimage to Arabia?
What contributed to the decline of Africa's trading kingdoms according to the text?
What contributed to the decline of Africa's trading kingdoms according to the text?
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