By the mid 600s, Islam had begun to spread into northern Africa through Arabs who traveled across the Red Sea. From there, African religious leaders began to spread Islam throughout the eastern coastal regions of Africa. Over time, it further spread west across the continent, reaching the Ghana empire.

Question

Based on the information in the passage, Islam was able to spread across Africa through
A.
Muslim conquest.
B.
the Silk Road.
C.
the Crusades.
D.
trans-Saharan trade.

Answer 1

Based on the information in the passage, Islam was able to spread across Africa through A. Muslim conquest. The passage describes the initial spread of Islam through Arab travelers and religious leaders, indicating a process of cultural and religious influence rather than solely trade routes like the Silk Road or the trans-Saharan trade, which are not mentioned as specific means of spreading Islam in this context.