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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.
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.
Which religion was introduced in Africa along the Trans-Saharan trade routes?
The Arabs brought the Muslim religion (Islam) to Africa.
What religion dominates orthern Africa?
Islam, generally, with minorities of Christians, Jews and Baha'is.
What was the rise and the role of dar al islam as a uniflying cultural and economic force in Eurasia and Africa?
Islam spread among the population of Muslim-ruled territory in part of the Africa,Europe and Asia.
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.
Is Islam the first religion in Africa?
Yes islam is the fist religion in africa
What first brought Islam to Africa?
Trade brought Islam to West Africa. :)
What was the rise of Islam?
the Hijra
Which religion did Muslims bring to western Africa?
Islam. Islam is the dominant religion in Africa.
What religion did the Arabs bring with them to Africa?
Islam.
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
How and when was islam brought to africa?
Nomadic Arabs brought Islam to Africa over a thousand years ago.
Who was affected most by the introduction of Islam to east Africa?
Who was the most affected by the introduction of Islam to East Africa?
How and when Islam brought to Africa?
Nomadic Arabs brought Islam to Africa over a thousand years ago.
