My sister riding a camel in Morocco, Africa.
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In the 600s a prophet named Muhammad introduced the religion of Islam to the people of Southwest Asia. One hundred years later, Islam has spread throughout the region, across North Africa, and into parts of Europe. Later, Islam spread into West Africa, the home of rich and vibrant trading kingdoms.
In the next two chapters, you will learn about the rise and spread of Islam and the kingdoms of West Africa into which it spread. |
The Islamic World |
Early African Civilizations |