Why did Arabic script become popular in West Africa? Arabic was the official language of West Africa.
Christian explorers brought the language with them.
It was the main form of communication for Muslim traders.
It was the primary language used by griots to record their histories.

How did the united states surprise other delegates at the washington naval conference in 1921

Which of the following led to a continuation of the treatment in the excerpt above? a)the brutality of the trans-atlantic african slave trade. b)spanish repression after violent native uprisings in new spain during the 16th century. c)european competition to quickly establish colonial holdings in the new world. d)the reliance of the spanish on native americans to provide labor under the encomienda system.

What did jesuits and the leaders of the council of trent have in common? they wanted to improve relations with protestants by making compromises. they were opposed to improving spirituality within the catholic faith. they accused people of heresy and witchcraft. they were concerned with improving religious education.