10 Questions
How did Islamic culture and the Arabic language spread to Africa?
By seeping through densely packed sand
What was the nickname given to camels in relation to trade across West Africa?
Ships of the desert
Which group of merchants were among the first to venture into West Africa?
Arabs from the north
What were Arabs hoping to swap for West African gold during their trade expeditions?
Salt and silk
How did the Arabic language and Islamic faith begin to infiltrate African culture?
Through interaction with Arab merchants
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
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
Which West African king is most famously known for completely converting to the Islamic faith?
Mansa Musa
In addition to religious scholars, what else did Mansa Musa bring back from his pilgrimage to Arabia?
Architects to build mosques
What contributed to the decline of Africa's trading kingdoms according to the text?
The discovery of a new trade route around Africa
Explore how Islamic culture and the Arabic language spread throughout Africa not via war, but through trade and gradual influence. Learn about the infiltration of Islamic faith and Arabic language in the African continent.
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