Question

The spread of Islam into sub-Saharan West Africa in the period circa 1200–1450 was mostly a result of the conversion of the rulers of which of the following states?
A. Mamluk Egypt
B. The Mongol khanates
C. Ming dynasty
D. The Mali Empire

Answer 1

The Mali Egypt.......

Answer 2

Answer:

Option: D. The Mali Empire

Explanation:

The spread of Islam into West Africa became possible because of the conversion of the kings in the Mali Kingdom. In its early period, the Mali Empire was a multi-ethnic state with various religious and cultural groups. The presence of the Muslim advisers and counsellors in the empire court led to the spread of Islam. In the 13th century, rulers became Muslim and made the empire into a Muslim state under Mansa Musa.