1. Why did Islamic rulers want to increase literacy among their subjects?

Question

A. He wanted his priests to be able to write down their teachings
B. He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran
C. He wanted his scholars to be able to correspond with Europeans
D. He wanted his merchants to be able to record their business’s dealings
2. How did Islam affect traditional belief systems in early African societies?
A. Muslim traditions were widely rejected and native customs continued
B. Native customs were routinely outlawed and replaced by Muslim traditions
C. Muslim traditions were often adapted to better suit these societies and their native customs
D. Native customs were often abandoned in favor of Muslim traditions that better suited these societies

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is B. He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran. Islamic rulers emphasized literacy so that their subjects could understand and read the Quran, which is central to the Islamic faith.

2. The correct answer is C. Muslim traditions were often adapted to better suit these societies and their native customs. In many African societies, Islam was blended with traditional beliefs and practices, leading to a unique syncretism rather than outright replacement or rejection.