Before Islam Developed in Africa

question 46

Multiple Choice

Before Islam developed in Africa,

• A)most of the continent, aside from Egypt and Axum, did not have organized religions.
• B)most African societies already had well-developed systems of religious belief.
• C)the Ashanti worshiped a supreme god, Siva.
• D)all Africans were agnostics.
• E)Christianity had a strong presence in the far south of the continent.

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Definitions:

Joint Cavity

The potential space between the articulating surfaces of a synovial joint filled with synovial fluid that lubricates and nourishes the cartilage.

Ellipsoid

A geometric surface, all of whose plane sections are either ellipses or circles, commonly found in shapes like footballs or rugby balls.

Ball and Socket

A type of joint in which the spherical end of one bone fits into the round socket of another bone, allowing for multi-directional movement and rotation.

Saddle

A seat for a rider, typically made of leather, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.