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What were major religions of the ancient West African trade kingdoms of Ghana Mali and Songhai?
The major religions of the ancient West African trade kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were primarily Islam and indigenous African spiritual practices. Islam became prominent through trade and interactions with North African merchants, especially during the Mali Empire under leaders like Mansa Musa. While Islam was widely adopted and influenced governance and culture, many people continued to practice traditional African religions, which involved ancestral worship and a connection to nature. This blend of beliefs contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
What main gods did the African people worship?
here in africa we are just like the rest of the world we have diffren kind of religion islam which has a large member in north,west,central and estern africa and cristians maily in west and southern african and some idiol worshipers in africa.
What did the 3 West major African kingdoms have in common?
The three major kingdoms in West African history were Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. These kingdoms shares some of the same land. All of there economies revolved around the gold trade. They were all instrumental in establishing the religion of Islam in the area.
Many achievements made during the golden age of both Islam and the west African kingdoms reaches Europe societies by way of?
Crusades and eastern Mediterranean trading network
How did Islam adapt to West African culture?
Islam first reached Ghana through Muslim traders & missionaries. The king of Ghana did not convert to Islam. Nor did the majority of the people. But the king did not allow Muslims to build settlements within his empire. this is written in the 7th grade history book p.156 paragraph 3 Islam first reached Gahna by Muslims traders and missionaries. Nor the king or the majority of people convert to Islam,but the king did'nt allow Muslims to construct within his empire. this is the way i changed it a little. -marlenne l. :)
What was the significance of Mansa Musa's hajj?
The major effect was he introduced african culture to Europe and the Middle east. This is an example of cultural diffusion
The religion of the Berber nomads and the west African Empires was?
The Berber nomads primarily practiced a form of animism, worshipping natural elements and spirits. In contrast, West African Empires like the Mali Empire often followed Islam, introduced through trade and conquest.
African nation that is located south of Sudan and west of Kenya?
Uganda is the African nation that is located south of Sudan and west of Kenya. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
What is the third largest country on the African coninent?
The third largest country on the African continent is Sudan. Sudan is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, and Libya to the northwest.
Who was the first west African leader to accept Islam?
It was the company of Walmart
How did Sonni Ali of Songhai differ from most other West African rulers?
Sonni Ali Of Songhai was differ from most other West African rulers because he did not adopt Islam but, he was a follower of Islam.
What borders the country of Chad?
Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic and Sudan.
What are two religions beliefs in West Africa?
Islam & Christianity are two important African religions. (:
What countries border southSudan?
South Sudan is bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and the Central African Republic to the west.
What brought the Arabic language to West Africa?
Berber traders introduced written language (arabic) and brought islam to west Africa.
How did Islam influence west African law?
The various laws and constitution amendment were made in line with Islamic laws in West Africa. Some of the laws were directly borrowed from Islam.
Dakar is the capital of which African nation?
Dakar is the capital of Senegal, a country located in West Africa.
