Impact of Islam in West Africa

The video explores the influence of Islam on West African society, focusing on regions like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. It discusses the spread of Islam through trade and missionaries, the integration of Islamic practices with local traditions, and the impact on governance, law, education, and language. Key figures like Mansa Musa and Muhammad Toure are highlighted, along with the role of cities like Timbuktu in Islamic learning.

How did Islam initially spread to West Africa?

• Through military conquest

• Through European missionaries

• Via trans-Saharan trade

• By sea routes

Which West African leader was known for his devout practice of Islam and a famous pilgrimage?

• Sunni Ali

• Askia Muhammad

• Sundiata Keita

• Mansa Musa

What was a significant change in religious practices in West Africa due to Islam?

• Conversion to Christianity

• Rejection of all foreign influences

• Adoption of the Five Pillars of Islam

• Complete abandonment of traditional beliefs

What was the impact of Islam on the succession of leadership in West Africa?

• It became patrilineal

• It remained matrilineal

• It was abolished

• It was decided by election

What legal system replaced customary law in many West African towns and cities?

• Canon law

• Common law

• Sharia law

• Civil law

Which city became a renowned center of Islamic learning in West Africa?

• Kano

• Timbuktu

• Accra

• Gao

What was the primary language of religion and learning in West Africa after the spread of Islam?

• Swahili

• Hausa

• Arabic

• Yoruba

How did the spread of Islam affect education in West Africa?

• It discouraged formal education

• It led to the establishment of Islamic universities

• It focused solely on religious studies

• It replaced all local languages with Arabic

What role did Arabic play in West African trade?

• It facilitated communication among traders

• It was used only by the elite

• It was used only in religious contexts

• It was banned from trade activities

Which of the following was NOT a result of Islam's influence on West African society?

• Introduction of Sharia law

• Centralization of government

• Emphasis on education

• Complete eradication of traditional beliefs