G.10 - W.H. STUDY GUIDE - EOT. 2 - PART 2

Which of the following statements about religion in Africa today is true?

• All Africans practice the same religion

• Traditional religions have completely disappeared

• People in Africa continue to practice a variety of religions

• Religion no longer plays a role in African societies

Who introduced Muslim beliefs to West Africa?

• Religious leaders

• Berber and Arab merchants

• Military forces

• African rulers

Why did the kings of Ghana accept Islam?

• Military pressure

• Personal conviction

• Cultural assimilation

• Better trade relationships

What surprised Ibn Battuta about West African women?

• Their religious devotion

• Their social status

• Their trading practices

• They didn't cover their faces

What happened to the Songhai Empire in 1591 CE?

• It reached its peak

• It was attacked by Morocco

• It converted to Islam

• It established new trade routes

What was the basis of Swahili culture?

• Pure African traditions

• A blend of African and Muslim cultures

• Persian customs only

• Arab traditions only

Who helped Muhammad Ture take control of Songhai?

• Sunni Ali's family

• Traditional religious leaders

• Muslims

• Foreign merchants

What was one effect of Islam on African society?

• Elimination of traditional practices

• Decline in trade

• Introduction of Islamic law

• Reduced architectural influence

Where did Swahili culture primarily develop?

• West African interior

• Northern Africa

• Southern Africa

• East African coast

What characterized Mali under Mansa Musa's rule?

• Strict religious laws

• Religious tolerance

• Isolation from trade

• Military expansion