The spread of Islam in Africa was mainly facilitated by:
A) Military conquests
B) Trade and merchants
C) Missionary invasions
D) Colonial rule
Which region in Africa was among the first to embrace Islam?
A) Southern Africa
B) West Africa
C) North Africa
D) Central Africa
Which major empire in West Africa adopted Islam as the state religion?
A) Mali Empire
B) Zulu Kingdom
C) Ethiopian Empire
D) Great Zimbabwe
Who was the famous Muslim ruler of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?
A) Sundiata Keita
B) Mansa Musa
C) Askia Muhammad
D) Ibn Battuta
The spread of Islam in Africa was largely due to which trade route?
A) The Trans-Atlantic Route
B) The Trans-Saharan Route
C) The Silk Road
D) The Indian Ocean Route
Which North African country became a major center of Islamic learning?
A) Nigeria
B) Morocco
C) Ghana
D) Kenya
Islam first arrived in Africa during the lifetime of which Islamic prophet?
A) Prophet Musa
B) Prophet Ibrahim
C) Prophet Muhammad
D) Prophet Isa
Which African region was significantly influenced by Arab Muslim traders?
A) Southern Africa
B) West Africa
C) East Africa
D) Central Africa
Which African city became a major Islamic educational center during the medieval period?
A) Timbuktu
B) Johannesburg
C) Addis Ababa
D) Nairobi
Which famous traveler documented the spread of Islam in Africa?
A) Al-Idrisi
B) Al-Farabi
C) Ibn Battuta
D) Al-Razi
The Swahili Coast was influenced by Islam primarily due to:
A) Military invasions
B) Arab traders
C) European colonization
D) Missionary activities
Which African kingdom was one of the first to adopt Islam in the 9th century?
A) Ghana Empire
B) Zulu Kingdom
C) Ethiopian Empire
D) Kongo Kingdom
Which group played a significant role in spreading Islam in West Africa?
A) Portuguese traders
B) Berber merchants
C) French missionaries
D) British colonists
Which Islamic scholar from Africa greatly contributed to Islamic jurisprudence?
A) Al-Ghazali
B) Ibn Khaldun
C) Uthman dan Fodio
D) Al-Farabi
What was one of the main reasons African rulers converted to Islam?
A) Political alliances with Muslim traders
B) Fear of European colonization
C) Military support from the Ottomans
D) Forced conversion by Arabs
Which language developed as a result of Arab and African interaction in East Africa?
A) Zulu
B) Swahili
C) Hausa
D) Amharic
What was an important Islamic center of learning in Mali?
A) Mecca
B) Cairo
C) Timbuktu
D) Baghdad
Which Islamic empire helped spread Islam to Africa through trade and conquest?
A) Mughal Empire
B) Ottoman Empire
C) Abbasid Caliphate
D) Umayyad Caliphate
Which African scholar wrote about history, society, and the role of Islam in Africa?
A) Ibn Sina
B) Ibn Khaldun
C) Al-Khwarizmi
D) Avicenna
The spread of Islam in Africa resulted in the development of which cultural practice?
A) Voodoo
B) Confucianism
C) Islamic education centers
D) Hindu rituals
Which African leader was known for promoting Islamic scholarship?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Mansa Musa
C) Kwame Nkrumah
D) Haile Selassie
What was a major contribution of Islamic civilization to Africa?
A) Introduction of agriculture
B) Establishment of madrasas (Islamic schools)
C) Construction of castles
D) Discovery of gold mines
Which Islamic dynasty ruled North Africa and played a role in spreading Islam?
A) Mughal Dynasty
B) Almoravid Dynasty
C) Gupta Dynasty
D) Byzantine Dynasty
Islamic influence in Africa led to the development of which architectural feature?
A) Gothic cathedrals
B) Pyramids
C) Mosques and madrasas
D) Stone circles
Which African ethnic group played a key role in spreading Islam?
A) Berbers
B) Zulus
C) Masai
D) Igbos
Which East African island was an important center of Islamic trade?
A) Madagascar
B) Zanzibar
C) Seychelles
D) Cape Verde
Which Islamic dynasty ruled Egypt and supported Islamic scholarship?
A) Ayyubid Dynasty
B) Gupta Dynasty
C) Tang Dynasty
D) Mauryan Dynasty
Which major river played a role in the spread of Islam in West Africa?
A) Nile River
B) Amazon River
C) Niger River
D) Danube River
How did Islam impact African societies?
A) It led to cultural exchange and trade growth
B) It stopped African trade activities
C) It replaced all local traditions
D) It led to war between African tribes
