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.
trans-Saharan trade.
B.
Muslim conquest.
C.
the Crusades.
D.
the Silk Road.

Answer 1

Based on the information in the passage, Islam was able to spread across Africa through A. trans-Saharan trade. The passage notes the movement of Arabs and the gradual spread of Islam through different regions of Africa, which aligns with the historical context of trade routes, including those across the Sahara.