As Islam started to spread in West Africa, what old and new religious practices did they adopt of Islam?

Ethical values, learned the Five Pillars of Islam, and a new religious practice called Eid al-Fitr which is a Muslim religious festival and it marks the end of Ramadan. They also adapted a lot of other old religious practice.

What were some changes to African government and law from the arrival of Islam?

One major change concerned the line of succession, or inheritance of the right to rule, another change was that it affected the structure of government, and third major change was the adoption of shari’ah.

What was the key center of education in West Africa?

One key center was the trading city of Timbuktu, on the Niger River.

What did the students at Sankore learn?

The basic course of learning included the Qur'an, Islamic studies, law, and literature. After mastering these subjects, students could continue their studies in a particular field.

How did the Arabic language affect West Africa?

Arabic became the language of religion, learning, commerce, and government in West Africa.

How did Al-Saheli new design for houses affect Islamic architectural styles?

Using what may have been Al-Saheli’s design, architects created rectangular houses out of brick with flat roofs, very plain outside walls, and no windows instead of houses that were round with cone-shaped, thatched roofs.

How did Muslims influence the way people dress in West Africa?

Arab Muslims commonly wore an Arab robe as an outer layer. Muslims used calligraphy to personalize and decorate their robes. West Africans adopted the Arabic robe and, like Arabs, still wear it today.

What was the name of the most famous mosque that Al-Saheli built in Mali?

Djingareyber located in the city of Timbuktu.

What was the most famous university built in Timbuktu?

Several universities were built in Timbuktu, the most famous of which was the University of Sankore.

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Lesson 33

Question	Answer
Lesson 33
Who was the first West African ruler to practice Islam devoutly?	Mansa Musa
As Islam started to spread in West Africa, what old and new religious practices did they adopt of Islam?	Ethical values, learned the Five Pillars of Islam, and a new religious practice called Eid al-Fitr which is a Muslim religious festival and it marks the end of Ramadan. They also adapted a lot of other old religious practice.
What were some changes to African government and law from the arrival of Islam?	One major change concerned the line of succession, or inheritance of the right to rule, another change was that it affected the structure of government, and third major change was the adoption of shari’ah.
What was the key center of education in West Africa?	One key center was the trading city of Timbuktu, on the Niger River.
What did the students at Sankore learn?	The basic course of learning included the Qur'an, Islamic studies, law, and literature. After mastering these subjects, students could continue their studies in a particular field.
How did the Arabic language affect West Africa?	Arabic became the language of religion, learning, commerce, and government in West Africa.
How did Al-Saheli new design for houses affect Islamic architectural styles?	Using what may have been Al-Saheli’s design, architects created rectangular houses out of brick with flat roofs, very plain outside walls, and no windows instead of houses that were round with cone-shaped, thatched roofs.
How did Muslims influence the way people dress in West Africa?	Arab Muslims commonly wore an Arab robe as an outer layer. Muslims used calligraphy to personalize and decorate their robes. West Africans adopted the Arabic robe and, like Arabs, still wear it today.
What was the name of the most famous mosque that Al-Saheli built in Mali?	Djingareyber located in the city of Timbuktu.
What was the most famous university built in Timbuktu?	Several universities were built in Timbuktu, the most famous of which was the University of Sankore.

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