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In what region of Africa was the influence of Islam most profound?
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Sudan and swahili coast
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Which geographic factor has been most influential in the pattern of human settlement in middle east an north Africa?
strong influence of islam on the region.
Where did the deepest penetration of Islam occur in Africa south of the Sahara?
In Western Africa, Islam was able to penetrate all the way up to the Sahel region but was unable to make it successfully to the tropical central African kingdoms or to reach the southern seashore of West Africa. In East Africa, Islam pushed further south, but hugged the eastern coast and the Horn of Africa.
How did the spread of Islam to west Africa influence literacy rates?
Islam's spread through West Africa corresponded with a rise in literacy. In order to understand the Qur'an and study it, a person needed to be literate. Prior to this written tradition, most of West Africa was entirely illiterate.
What did Muslim traders crossing the Sahara bring from North Africa to west Africa?
Islam
Is Islam the largest religion in Africa?
Islam and Christianity are the two largest religions in Africa, each accounts for around 45% of the population in Africa.
What was the Islam influence on Africa?
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What region of Africa was first converted to Islam?
north africa
What religion greatly affected the east coast of Africa?
Many religions affected the development of Africa's eastern Coast, namely Christianity, Judaism and Islam, however, as we see the large numbers of Muslims in that are today, it would make sense that Islam perpahs the greatest influence on this region.
What region of Africa was first converted to Islam by 700 AD?
West Africa.
What religion does North Africa mainly practice?
The region of North Africa mainly practices Islam. Also, as a side note, Southern Africa (the region) mainly practices Christianity. Here's a link to a picture from Wikipedia's article on Religion in Africa: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Religion_distribution_Africa_crop.png
What is the largest cultural religious influence in North Africa?
Islam
What religion affected the development of the eastern coast of Africa?
Many religions affected the development of Africa's eastern Coast, namely Christianity, Judaism and Islam, however, as we see the large numbers of Muslims in that are today, it would make sense that Islam perpahs the greatest influence on this region.
What religion affected the development of the eastern coast of Africa.?
Many religions affected the development of Africa's eastern Coast, namely Christianity, Judaism and Islam, however, as we see the large numbers of Muslims in that are today, it would make sense that Islam perpahs the greatest influence on this region.
Which geographic factor has been most influential in the pattern of human settlement in middle east an north Africa?
strong influence of islam on the region.
What religions greatly affected the developments of the eastern coast of Africa?
Many religions affected the development of Africa's eastern Coast, namely Christianity, Judaism and Islam, however, as we see the large numbers of Muslims in that are today, it would make sense that Islam perpahs the greatest influence on this region.
What influence did Islam have on the kingdoms of west Africa?
I have no freakin idea yo....like seriously ask the ppl of Islam
What African region was mostly impacted by Islam?
Northern Africa. However, West Africa and Eastern Africa were also strongly affected.
