Islamic Trade and African Civilizations

Which of the following was a major Islamic trade route that connected North Africa to sub-Saharan Africa?

• The Silk Road

• The Trans-Saharan Route

• The Spice Route

• The Amber Road

What was one of the most valuable trade goods exported from West African civilizations during the Islamic period?

• Silk

• Gold

• Tea

• Porcelain

Which religion spread along African trade routes and influenced local cultures and governance?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What role did merchants play in the spread of Islam in Africa?

• They built mosques only for themselves

• They acted as missionaries and cultural ambassadors

• They avoided contact with local populations

• They only traded goods, not ideas

Which of the following best describes the impact of Islamic trade on African economies?

• It led to economic isolation

• It promoted economic growth and urbanization

• It caused a decline in agriculture

• It discouraged the use of currency

How did Islamic influence affect governance in African civilizations?

• It led to the adoption of Islamic law and administrative systems

• It abolished all forms of government

• It replaced kings with merchants

• It discouraged written records

Which city became a major center of Islamic learning and trade in West Africa?

• Cairo

• Timbuktu

• Mecca

• Marrakech

Which of the following goods was commonly traded from North Africa to West Africa along Islamic trade routes?

• Salt

• Spices

• Tea

• Cotton

Explain how the spread of Islam through trade led to cultural exchange in African civilizations.

• By forcing everyone to speak Arabic

• By encouraging the sharing of religious beliefs, art, and education

• By isolating African cultures from each other

• By banning local traditions

Which of the following statements best explains why merchants were respected in Islamic societies?

• Merchants were considered prophets

• Trade was encouraged by Islamic teachings and the Prophet Muhammad was a merchant

• Merchants were the only ones allowed to read

• Merchants ruled the government