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Ancient Africa
Dissucsion Questions for Test
Term | Definition |
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How did Islam spread west from Arabia across North Africa? | 1. It spread along pre-existing trade routes. 2. Rapid conversions by Saharan nomads 3. Ultra- conservative Muslims fought holy wars to spread and protect the faith. |
What is true about the Askum kingdom? | 1. Participated in the Indian Ocean trade network. 2. Became culturally diverse and very wealthy. 3. Christianity was the official religion. |
What is true about the Askum kingdom? | 1. Traded with Persia, India, Arabia, and Rome. 2. Exported gold, ivory and salt. First kingdom to put a Christian emblem on its coins. |
What is true about the Swahili coast? | 1. Collection of independent commercial city-states 2. Each city-state was politically independent. 3. Sharp class distinctions in each state. |
What is true about the Swahili coast? | 1. The mix of African and Arab cultures led to a new Swahili language. 2. Many people still kept their traditional religious beliefs. 3. Towns had mosques and were ruled by a Muslim Sultan. |
What were the reasons Islam was attractive to Africans? | 1. It was egalitarian (everyone was treated equally). 2. Reinforced king’s authority 3. Equal footing politically, religiously, and economically with the Arabs. |