Unit 4: Islam and Africa Test Review

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Major trade in Africa alongside gold-salt trade:

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Slaves

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Trade route that spread Islam into Africa:

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The Gold-Salt Trade

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Effect of cultural diffusion along African gold-salt trade routes (8th-9th centuries):

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Introduction of Islam.

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East African slave trade (600-1450):

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Roman mercenaries kidnapped strong men for gladiator fights.

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Success of West African kingdoms (Ghana, Mali) in the Post-Classical period:

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Adopted Islam and established trade relations with Muslims.

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Muslim culture from the 7th to 12th centuries tended to:

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blend elements of local cultures.

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Developed in the Islamic world and spread to Europe:

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Medical science

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Unifying force in spreading Islam:

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Development of shari’a law.

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Initial reason for the Sunni-Shi’a split in Islam?

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Disagreement over the rightful caliph.

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First interactions between Muslims and Hindus in India were likely:

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Peaceful, with traders exchanging goods and ideas.