The Spread of Islam

Who founded the religion of Islam?

• Jesus

• Buddha

• Muhammed

• Confucius

What is unique about Islam compared to many other faiths?

• It is only a religion

• It is also a way of life

• It has no followers

• It is only practiced in one country

What was a key factor in the spread of Islam?

• Isolation

• Trade

• Natural disasters

• Famine

Through which country did Islam spread to the area below the Sahara Desert?

• Morocco

• Egypt

• Nigeria

• Kenya

What is the name of network of trade routes in West Africa?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan

• Continental Africa

• Road of Mansa Musa

Which city is located south of Sijilmasa?

• Tamdoult

• Tlemcen

• Tunis

• Ghat

Why did some African leaders adopt Islam?

• For military reasons

• For religious and trade reasons

• To gain independence

• To learn new languages

How did Islam influence trade according to the text?

• It made trade more expensive

• It provided guidelines for business activities

• It discouraged long-distance trade

• It limited trade to local areas

How did the Ghana Empire handle Muslim traders?

• They banned Muslim traders

• They tolerated Muslim traders

• They converted all traders

• They ignored Muslim traders

The spread of Islam improved long-distance trade.

• True

• False