Question

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in what ways did islam affect africa?

• islam influenced the art and architecture of africa.
• islam introduced the arabic language to many parts of africa.
• islam influenced farming and herding techniques used in africa.
• islam influenced ideas about the law.

Explanation:

1. Islam influenced the art and architecture of Africa: Islamic art and architectural styles (like domes, geometric patterns) were adopted in African regions with Muslim presence, e.g., mosques in West Africa.
2. Islam introduced the Arabic language to many parts of Africa: Trade, religious scholarship, and cultural exchange spread Arabic (used in religious texts, administration) in regions like North and West Africa.
3. Islam influenced farming and herding techniques used in Africa: Islamic - influenced trade routes brought new agricultural knowledge, and Islamic practices (like irrigation methods from Islamic civilizations) impacted African farming and herding.
4. Islam influenced ideas about the law: Sharia law (Islamic law) influenced legal systems in Muslim - majority African regions, shaping concepts of justice, family law, etc.

Answer:

A. Islam influenced the art and architecture of Africa.
B. Islam introduced the Arabic language to many parts of Africa.
C. Islam influenced farming and herding techniques used in Africa.
D. Islam influenced ideas about the law.