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Islam is the predominant religion of the
West African interior and the far west coast of the continent (70% of
West Africans); and was introduced to the region by traders in the 9th
century. Islam is the religion of the region's biggest ethnic groups by population.

Answer:

Islam was the dominant religion in West Africa in 1500.

Explanation:

  • From 639-708 C.E, Arab Muslims captured North-Africa.
  • Arab Muslims want to bring Islam to west Africa too, but they knew it would be quite hard to cross the Sahara desert.
  • Islam soon reached Ghana through Muslim missionaries and traders.
  • Ghana's king did not convert to Islam but he allowed Muslims to build homes and mosques within his kingdom.
  • Muslim merchants and traders colonized in "Kumbi" which were the huge market place of the time.
  • soon the Muslim community grew and they had 12 mosques.

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