Why did Islam influence Ghana? A. The importance of trade in Ghana's economy required contact with Islamic groups from North Africa.

B. The beliefs and teachings of Islam were especially influential to West African groups living on the edges of the Sahara.

C. Ghana's strategic location on the Niger River made it an attractive site for Muslim pilgrims.

D. Ghana's remote location on the edge of the Sahara desert made it attractive for Muslim explorers.

the name of the theory is landmass theory.

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