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AP World History: Modern
Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
Topic 2.4
How did Islam impact societies connected by trans-Saharan trade?
Islam caused major conflicts among African tribal groups leading to political instability throughout regions connected by trans-Sahara trade.
Islamic merchants forced conversion to Islam as a prerequisite for trading activities.
Islam spread into sub-Saharan Africa largely through peaceful merchant activities rather than conquest.
Islam became dominant in Africa without impacting local cultures or traditions at all.
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AP World History: Modern - 2.4 Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
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