HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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a kingdom
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a centralized state
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not part of the Bantu cultural region
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Christian
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Detailed explanation-1: -North African traders were major actors in introducing Islam into West Africa. Several major trade routes connected Africa below the Sahara with the Mediterranean Middle East, such as Sijilmasa to Awdaghust and Ghadames to Gao.
Detailed explanation-2: -One common social structure among ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa is segmentary lineage organisation. Segmentary lineage societies are characterised by the foremost importance of kin relationships in determining individuals’ social and political allegiances, as well as their patterns of residence.
Detailed explanation-3: -What are the main boundaries that define sub-Saharan Africa? The African Transition Zone, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Detailed explanation-4: -The religion developed and widened the trans-Saharan Caravan trade. The trade enriched the West African and the Muslim traders. Muslims from North Africa came in their numbers and settled in the commercial centres. This helped in the development of the cities such as Timbuctu, Gao, Jenne and Kano.