Question

By 1500, what was the dominant religion in West Africa?

Answer 1

Islam is the predominant religion of the West African interior and the far west coast of the continent (70% of West Africans); and was introduced to the region by traders in the 9th century. Islam is the religion of the region's biggest ethnic groups by population.

Answer 2

Answer:

Islam was the dominant religion in West Africa in 1500.

Explanation:

• From 639-708 C.E, Arab Muslims captured North-Africa.

• Arab Muslims want to bring Islam to west Africa too, but they knew it would be quite hard to cross the Sahara desert.

• Islam soon reached Ghana through Muslim missionaries and traders.

• Ghana's king did not convert to Islam but he allowed Muslims to build homes and mosques within his kingdom.

• Muslim merchants and traders colonized in "Kumbi" which were the huge market place of the time.

• soon the Muslim community grew and they had 12 mosques.