Islamic heritage of the Sahel and West Africa: facts and a 5-question quiz
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What this quiz covers
Era: medieval. Region: Africa. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Timbuktu: Timbuktu became a centre of Islamic scholarship, home to the Sankore Mosque and large collections of manuscripts.
- Kano: The Kano Chronicle, compiled later, says Muslim scholars from Mali (Wangara) came in the 14th century and the ruler Yaji converted; some scholars think Islam arrived earlier.
- Gao: Gao was the capital of the Songhai Empire.
- Old Dongola: The Baqt was an agreement between Makuria and the Muslim rulers of Egypt, usually dated to 652 CE after Abdallah ibn Sa'd's inconclusive campaign.
- Djenné: The Great Mosque of Djenné has been rebuilt several times, and the present structure dates from 1907.
Quick answers
What should I know about Timbuktu? Timbuktu became a centre of Islamic scholarship, home to the Sankore Mosque and large collections of manuscripts.
What should I know about Kano? The Kano Chronicle, compiled later, says Muslim scholars from Mali (Wangara) came in the 14th century and the ruler Yaji converted; some scholars think Islam arrived earlier.
What should I know about Gao? Gao was the capital of the Songhai Empire.
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