TCI Lesson 17: The Influence of Islam on West Africa

What was one of the major impacts of Islam on West African culture?

• Introduction of new languages

• Blending of Islamic culture with local traditions

• Abandonment of local customs

• Isolation from other cultures

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During which century did the trans-Saharan trade bring Islam to West Africa?

• 6th century

• 7th century

• 8th century

• 9th century

Who was the first West African ruler to practice Islam devoutly?

• Mansa Musa

• King of Ghana

• Almoravid

• Imam of Kumbi

In 1076, the Almoravids invaded West Africa and captured which city?

• Kumbi

• Mali

• Cairo

• Mecca

What was the significance of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• It made Mali known as an important kingdom

• It led to the fall of the Songhai Empire

• It resulted in the spread of Christianity in West Africa

• It caused a war with the Sultan of Cairo.

Fill in the blank: Sunni Ali was a leader of the _______ people.

• Mali

• Songhai

• Ghana

• Egyptian

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What did West African Muslims continue to do as long as it did not contradict the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Use amulets

• Pray to spirits

• Sacrifice animals

• All of the above.

In West Africa, the succession was traditionally ________, meaning the right to rule was traced through the mother or female relative.

• Patrilineal

• Matrilineal

• Bilateral

• Unilineal

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What was one major change in West Africa with the adoption of shari'ah?

• Introduction of physical punishments

• Replacement of customary law

• Abolition of all laws

• Establishment of new kingdoms

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In West Africa, the city of Timbuktu became famous for its community of Islamic scholars. Under which rule did Timbuktu become an important center of learning?

• Mali

• Songhai

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

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