The Middle Eastern population viewed the West African people as uncivilized and improper/unfaithful in their religion (islam) and looked down upon them because of it. Mansa Musa became instrumental in furthering the spread of Islam and faith in his kingdom.
The renaissance lead to and certain age of the exploration. During the area , they discovered a new trade routes to Asia , new people came and converted into Christianity and a new land (lands) .
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