Which of the Following Demonstrates the Cultural Influence of Muslim

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demonstrates the cultural influence of Muslim merchants in Africa?

• A) Swahili, which became the language of trade in East Africa
• B) Yoruba literature, which described the journeys of sufi missionaries in West Africa
• C) Ghanaian mosques, which reflected the influence of Hagia Sophia
• D) Shona epics, which praised military exploits

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