In what ways did Islam influence ancient African political, economic, and cultural development before the arrival of the Europeans? How does that impact manifest itself today?
Please provide te best answer for the statement.
The ideal answer should:
1. Define Muslim countries in ancient sub-Saharan Africa as Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Arab merchants brought Islam and Arabic culture to North Africa.
2. Explain that, by the ninth century, Arabs replaced Romans as the major foreign traders in Africa, leading to the conversion of African leaders to Islam.
3. Note that in Ghana, Arab Muslims dominated the monarchy and introduced writing into the culture.
4. Explain that Islam shaped African slavery. In Islamic regions of West Africa, masters had obligations to their slaves similar to those of a guardian for a ward.
5. Point out that Islam in many areas, particularly of North and West Africa, influenced African religion and African culture, including architecture, family life, and the roles of men and women in society.
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