Question

1. an example of islams impact on africa was that it -

liberated women from a male-dominated society
replaced traditional tribal beliefs with monotheism
encouraged direct democracies for decision making
slowed the progress of education in urban locations
clear all

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "liberated women from a male - dominated society": Islam in many African contexts did not liberate women from male - dominated societies; in fact, traditional Islamic interpretations in some areas reinforced male dominance.
• "replaced traditional tribal beliefs with monotheism": Islam is a monotheistic religion. When it spread to Africa, it often replaced traditional tribal polytheistic or animistic beliefs with the monotheistic belief in one God (Allah).
• "encouraged direct democracies for decision making": Islam's spread in Africa was not associated with encouraging direct democracies. Most African societies with Islamic influence had different forms of governance, often more hierarchical or based on religious and tribal leadership.
• "slowed the progress of education in urban locations": Islam actually promoted education, especially religious education, and in urban centers with Islamic influence, educational institutions (like madrasas) were established, so it did not slow education progress.

Answer:

B. replaced traditional tribal beliefs with monotheism