Islamic Influence on West African Culture

The video tutorial guides students through their first social studies assignment of the second semester, focusing on the influence of Islam on West Africa. It covers changes in Google Classroom, assignment instructions, and the impact of Islam on West African society, education, language, architecture, and arts. Students are instructed to use Google Docs and Slides for their work and are reminded to check their class schedules. The video emphasizes the importance of Arabic language and Islamic cultural influences, providing a comprehensive overview of the historical context.

What is the main focus of the assignment in the second semester social studies?

• The history of the Sahara Desert

• The influence of Islam on West Africa

• The trade routes in East Africa

• The geography of the Nile River

How did West Africans blend Islamic culture with their own traditions?

• By adopting European languages

• By converting to Christianity

• By rejecting all foreign influences

• By integrating Islamic beliefs into local customs

Which city became a key center of learning in West Africa due to Islamic influence?

• Timbuktu

• Marrakech

• Lagos

• Cairo

What subjects were taught in Islamic schools in West Africa?

• Only art and history

• A wide range including medicine, astronomy, and philosophy

• Only religious studies

• Only mathematics and science

In what areas did Arabic become the primary language in West Africa?

• Only in religious contexts

• In religion, learning, commerce, and government

• Only in trade

• Only in government

How did the Arabic language help historians in West Africa?

• By creating oral traditions

• By simplifying local dialects

• By translating European texts

• By providing a written language to document history

What architectural feature did Al Sahili introduce to West African homes?

• Thatched roofs

• Rectangular houses with flat roofs

• Circular huts

• Wooden structures

What decorative art forms did West Africans adopt from Islamic culture?

• Dance and music

• Sculpture and painting

• Calligraphy and geometric patterns

• Photography and film

How did Islamic influence change West African clothing?

• By using animal skins

• By adopting the Arabic robe

• By introducing European styles

• By creating colorful patterns

What was a key reason for the rejection of images in Islamic art?

• To promote photography

• To emphasize the uniqueness of God

• To focus on abstract art

• To simplify artistic techniques