Which of the following was NOT a gift that Islam gave to West Africa in the premodern period?
a. A common language, Arabic, for administration and trade
b. Religious legitimacy for rulers
c. A sense of participation in a wider world
d. The concept of the city
Ans: d. The concept of the city
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