Question

what was the effect of the introduction of islam in west africa?
the emperor forced all people in the empire to become muslims.
more people began to read and write arabic.
traditional religious beliefs disappeared.
ghana’s rulers refused to give up their christian beliefs. ×

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "The emperor forced all people..." is incorrect as conversion to Islam in West Africa was more gradual and voluntary - influenced, not forced en masse.
• "More people began to read and write Arabic" is correct. Islam's introduction brought Arabic (the language of the Quran) and with it, a push for literacy in Arabic for religious study, trade, and administration, so more people learned Arabic reading and writing.
• "Traditional religious beliefs disappeared" is incorrect. Traditional beliefs often co - existed with Islam in West Africa, with syncretic practices or continued adherence by some.
• "Ghana’s rulers refused to give up their Christian beliefs" is incorrect. Ghana's rulers were not Christian; they followed traditional religions or later Islam, and Christianity was not a dominant pre - Islamic religion in West African empires like Ghana.

Answer:

More people began to read and write Arabic.