Africa & The Spread of Islam

Africa is one big thing?

• True

• False

All Africans live in tribes.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about Africa's climate.

• It is stable with little change.

• It is stable supporting large cities.

• It's unstable but supports large cities.

• It's unstable making it difficult to support large cities.

Africans didn't build anything?

• True

• False

Were there slaves in African empires?

• Yes

• No

Was Africa poor?

• Yes, because they didn't have gold.

• Yes, because they didn't have technology.

• No, Wakanda is a real place (Wakanda forever!)

• No, because what is poor? Africans definition of wealth often did not match the European definition.

What was the name of the ruler of the Malian Empire who is regarded as one of the richest men of all time?

• The Profit Muhammad

• Ibn Battuta

• Mansa Musa

• Ibn Sina

Which are example of African technology?

• Advanced metal work.

• Advanced medical procedures.

• Possible sea travel to the Americans (Malians).

• Several written records.

During the middle ages conversion to what religion often strengthened trade relations in North and Western Africa with Arab trader?

• Buddism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

Who was a notable Islamic scholar, traveler, and author that wrote about his experiences traveling trade routes in the middle ages?

• The Profit Muhammad

• Ibn Battuta

• Mansa Musa

• Ibn Sina