The earliest written records of West African history were written in Arabic because

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JAMB 2003

The earliest written records of West African history were written in Arabic because

  • A. West Africa was colonized by the Arabs
  • B. Arabic was the first written language which West Africans came in contact with
  • C. several Arabic schools existed in West African shortly after the advent of Islam
  • D. all rulers of West Africa had embraced Islam

Correct Answer: C. several Arabic schools existed in West African shortly after the advent of Islam



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