HSY2602
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 2 APRIL 2026
, HSY2602 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE 2 APRIL 2026
ASSESSMENT 2: PARAGRAPH ACTIVITY
Write an introduction for the following essay topic:
Discuss the spread of Islam across North and sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting its
encounters with various African societies. What were the effects of these
interactions? Provide examples to substantiate your answer. (HSY2602 Study
Guide, Study Unit 2, Pages: 63-83; 111-117)
Introduction
The spread of Islam across Africa was one of the most important events in the
continent's history. It changed not only religion but also politics, trade, and society. Islam
first came to North Africa through military conquest by Arab armies in the seventh
century. However, its spread south of the Sahara desert was very different. There, it
moved peacefully along trade routes, brought by Muslim merchants and travellers. As
Islam spread, it met with many different African societies that had their own traditional
religions and customs. This meeting created a mix of beliefs and practices. This
introduction will discuss how Islam spread in both North and West Africa, and then
explore its effects on African societies. It will use examples such as the empires of
Ghana and Mali, the city of Timbuktu, and the Fulani jihads to show the complex results
of these interactions.
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 2 APRIL 2026
, HSY2602 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE 2 APRIL 2026
ASSESSMENT 2: PARAGRAPH ACTIVITY
Write an introduction for the following essay topic:
Discuss the spread of Islam across North and sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting its
encounters with various African societies. What were the effects of these
interactions? Provide examples to substantiate your answer. (HSY2602 Study
Guide, Study Unit 2, Pages: 63-83; 111-117)
Introduction
The spread of Islam across Africa was one of the most important events in the
continent's history. It changed not only religion but also politics, trade, and society. Islam
first came to North Africa through military conquest by Arab armies in the seventh
century. However, its spread south of the Sahara desert was very different. There, it
moved peacefully along trade routes, brought by Muslim merchants and travellers. As
Islam spread, it met with many different African societies that had their own traditional
religions and customs. This meeting created a mix of beliefs and practices. This
introduction will discuss how Islam spread in both North and West Africa, and then
explore its effects on African societies. It will use examples such as the empires of
Ghana and Mali, the city of Timbuktu, and the Fulani jihads to show the complex results
of these interactions.
