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Why did Islamic rulers want to increase literacy among their subjects?(1 point) Responses He wanted his priests to be able to write down their teachings He wanted his priests to be able to write down their teachings He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran He wanted his scholars to be able to correspond with Europeans He wanted his scholars to be able to correspond with Europeans He wanted his merchants to be able to record their business dealings He wanted his merchants to be able to record their business dealings Question 2 How did Islam affect traditional belief systems in early African societies?(1 point) Responses Muslim traditions were widely rejected and native customs continued. Muslim traditions were widely rejected and native customs continued. Native customs were routinely outlawed and replaced by Muslim traditions. Native customs were routinely outlawed and replaced by Muslim traditions. Muslim traditions were often adapted to better suit these societies and their native customs. Muslim traditions were often adapted to better suit these societies and their native customs. Native customs were often abandoned in favor of Muslim traditions that better suited these societies.

Answer 1

Question 1: The most accurate response is:
He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran.
Increasing literacy among subjects allowed them to engage more deeply with Islamic teachings, particularly the Quran, which was central to the faith.

Question 2: The most accurate response is:
Muslim traditions were often adapted to better suit these societies and their native customs.
This reflects the historical reality where Islam integrated with indigenous beliefs and practices, leading to a syncretic blending rather than outright replacement.