TOPIC: Chapter 3, Section 2

1. TOPIC:Chapter 3, Section 2 Impact of Islam on Africa

2. Sub topic #1 (left side of paper)What were the main religions in Africa? • Notes (right side of paper) • The Igbo believe there is one god. This is an example of a traditional African religion • Some groups like the Nanti in the east thought people could talk directly with their god • The three major religions in Africa today are Christianity, Islam, and Traditional

4. Sub topic #1 (left side of paper)What were the main religions in Africa? • Notes (right side of paper) • Ibn Battuta was a young Arab that wanted to see the Islamic world. • When Ibn Battuta arrived in West Africa Islam had been practiced there for hundreds of years • Islam was popular in the cities where rulers or traders accepted it by choice or because it helped them with trade • Some Islamic customs are not followed in Africa such as women covering their face

5. Sub topic #2 (left side of paper)How Did Islam Spread to Africa? • Notes (right side of paper) • Mansa Musa was the greatest emperor of the empire of Mali • Mali was one of the great empires during the Middle Ages in Africa • Mansa Musa used the wealth of Mali to build mosques and libraries with Muslim books.

6. Sub topic #2 (left side of paper)How Did Islam Spread to Africa? • Notes (right side of paper) • Mansa Musa also traveled to Makkah on his pilgrimage and showed the world the power of the Mali empire. • When he traveled his caravan had thousands of people and 100 camels. Each camel carried gold.

8. Sub topic #2 (left side of paper)How Did Islam Spread to Africa? • Notes (right side of paper) • When he returned he convinced Islam’s best to come to Africa and help spread Islam. • Under Askia Muhammad, the emperor of the Songhai empire, local courts had to honor Islamic laws. • He made Timbuktu an important center for Islamic culture in Africa. • He also set up 150 schools to teach the Quran.

10. Sub topic #3 (left side of paper)What was Islam’s impact on Africa? • Notes (right side of paper) • Africans who accepted Islam also adopted Islamic laws and ideas. • The culture of Swahili is a blend of African and Muslim elements. • Islam advanced learning. Muslim schools introduced the Arabic language to many Africans. • Muslim architects built beautiful mosques and palaces in Timbuktu.

12. Sub topic #4 (left side of paper)What were the governments of Mali and Ghana like? • Notes (right side of paper) • Africa had a ruler and subject kind of government system. • The people of the empire ask for help from the King or Queen.

13. Sub topic #4 (left side of paper)What were the governments of Mali and Ghana like? • Notes (right side of paper) • The kings of Ghana, relied on help from a council of ministers (like advisors). • The empire was divided into provinces, like states. Each district included a chief’s clan, or group of people descended from the same ancestor. • Kings controlled trade. • Kingship was given to the king’s nephew

14. Sub topic #4 (left side of paper)What were the governments of Mali and Ghana like? Notes (right side of paper) • In Mali royal officials oversaw things like farming, forests, and fishing. • Military generals were in charge of provinces. • Mansa Musa awarded citizens with gold, land, and horses.