The political impact of the spread of Islam into North Africa saw rulers converting to the religion primarily out of a mix of religious conviction and a desire for economic gain. This conversion helped these leaders to gain both influence and wealth within their regions. While some rulers may have used their newfound faith to compel their subjects to convert, many were motivated by the economic benefits associated with aligning with the growing Islamic trade networks.
Summarize the political impact of the spread of Islam into North Africa.(1 point)
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Rulers in the region converted to Islam out of a desire for economic gain, never religious conviction.
Rulers in the region converted to Islam out of a desire for economic gain, never religious conviction.
Mansa Musa was the only ruler of the region to convert to Islam, which helped him gain influence and wealth.
Mansa Musa was the only ruler of the region to convert to Islam, which helped him gain influence and wealth.
Rulers in the region converted to Islam out of religious conviction and a desire for economic gain.
Rulers in the region converted to Islam out of religious conviction and a desire for economic gain.
Rulers in the region converted to Islam out of religious conviction and forced their subjects to follow the religion, too.
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Rulers in the region converted to Islam out of religious conviction and a desire for economic gain.
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