Islam
What religion did the traders bring to the people of Ghana and Mali
Yes, and the Muslim warriors did too....
They brought the religion of Islam with them, which led to Ghana becoming a Muslim Empire.
The Africans prayed to Allah, meaning that they were probably Muslim or another religion. (They were definitely not Christian)
Trade positively impacted the spread of Islam. As Muslim merchants brought their wares to places outside of the Islamic Caliphates, they were able to introduce West Africans, East Africans, and Indonesians the tenets of their faith and seed new Muslim communities.
Most of the africans are Muslims as well as christians! The northern and western countries of Africa are mostly Muslim. The southern countries of Africa are mostly Christian. The third most popular religion in Africa is Baha'i
The Swahili coast, stretching along the eastern coast of Africa, was home to a blend of African and Arab Muslim traders who established vibrant trading cities like Kilwa, Mombasa, and Zanzibar. These cities emerged as important commercial hubs from around the 8th century, facilitating trade between Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. The interaction between African cultures and Muslim traders led to the development of the Swahili language and culture, characterized by a unique blend of African and Arab influences. Thus, both Africans and Muslim traders played crucial roles in shaping the history and economy of the Swahili coast.
They would have to work for a rich Muslim family. They would belong to that family, do the work, and be expected to switch to the Muslim religion.
Geometry has been understood long before any contemporary religion.
Yes. The Europeans just had to make contact with the Muslim Arab slave traders. The Muslims where more than happy to supply all the black africans that the Europeans wanted in exchange for gold and weapons.
The market for West African slaves in creased as Muslim traders bought or seized black Africans to sell in north Africa.