Economic Impact of Islam on Africa

What was the economic impact of Islam on Africa?

• Introduced banks

• Established new religions

• Built new cities

• Created new languages

Which empire controlled the gold-salt trade and became a major power in West Africa?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Egyptian Empire

Who was the renowned scholar and ruler of the Mali Empire?

• Askia Muhammad

• Mansa Musa

• Sundiata Keita

• Ibn Battuta

What was a technological innovation introduced by Islam in Africa?

• Printing press

• Irrigation systems

• Steam engines

• Electric power

Which empire was led by Askia Muhammad and became a leading center of trade and learning?

• Ghana Empire

• Mali Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Egyptian Empire

What was traded from West Africa for salt in North Africa?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silk

• Cotton