HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Be captured in an enemy raid
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Prove that you were a Christian
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Convert to Islam
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All of the above
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Askia Muhammad became the leader of the Songhai in 1493. Under him, the Songhai Empire reached the height of its power and founded the Askia Dynasty. He was a devout Muslim, so Islam became an important part of the empire. He conquered many surrounding areas and took over the gold and salt trade from the Mali Empire.
Detailed explanation-2: -Islam had a significant impact on the government and culture of the Mali and Songhai Empires. In both empires, Muslim scholars played important roles as advisors to the rulers and helped to establish a legal system based on Islamic law.
Detailed explanation-3: -Songhai encouraged trading with Muslims, such as the Berbers of the north. Great market places thrived in major cities where kola nuts, gold, ivory, slaves, spices, palm oil and precious woods were traded in exchange for salt, cloth, arms, horses and copper.