HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Trade routes brought Islam to northern and western Africa.
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Salt mines were greatly depleted due to excessive trade.
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Mansa Musa’s journey to Mecca increased economic growth in Egypt.
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Farmers in Timbuktu grew wealthy due to trade and lush farming along the Niger River.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Islam was first introduced to West Africa through the Trans-Saharan trade routes in the 8th century, and it gradually spread throughout the region over the next several centuries.
Detailed explanation-2: -Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills. Thus, they could monopolize the East-West trade of the maritime Silk Roads, connecting various major ports of eastern Asian regions together.
Detailed explanation-3: -Islam had a significant impact on the culture of northern Africa. Although some local traditions and values were often incorporated into the religion, Islam had a unifying influence in the government, the culture, the architecture, and the economy.