Who were the primary people responsible for introducing the religion of Islam to West Africa?

European explorers seeking new lands

Christian missionaries from Egypt

North African merchants and traders

Kings and queens from East Africa

What was a major reason some West African rulers chose to adopt Islam?

They were forced to convert by invading armies from the north.

They wanted to build stronger trade connections with Muslim partners.

Their people demanded a complete change from traditional beliefs.

They were offered large amounts of land by neighboring Islamic states.

The complete disappearance of the gold and salt trade.

The development of new educational and religious centers.

A shift from monarchies to democratic governments.

The isolation of West Africa from other parts of the world.

They were located near newly discovered gold mines.

Rulers who adopted Islam invested in schools and libraries.

They were conquered by scholars who forced the people to study.

Traditional African diviners decided to build universities there.