African Canadian Studies
The Invasion and Spread of Islam In Africa
1. What did the merchants bring with them to Africa?
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2. Describe, in your own words, the meaning of Islam.
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3. Why was the traders role critical to the success of Islam? Explain.
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4. How did the presence of Islam affect Africans?
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5. How did the presence of Islam affect women in new Islamic States? Explain.
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6. What is syncretism? How could syncretism benefit Africa? Explain.
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SCO: Students will be expected to examine the political, economic and
social systems of ancient African kingdoms