Question

Why did Timbuktu emerge as a center for Islamic learning?

(1 point)
Timbuktu was the political center of the Mali and Songhai empires.

Timbuktu was conquered by the Almoravids, who forced conversion on the people of Mali.
• Timbuktu's role as an entrepôt attracted Islamic merchants and scholars to the region.
Timbuktu was an important religious site for pilgrimages by Muslim scholars.

Answer 1

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Timbuktu's strategic location along Saharan trade routes allowed for the exchange of ideas between different cultures and civilizations. This facilitated the spread of Islamic knowledge and scholarship in the region, leading to the emergence of Timbuktu as a center for Islamic learning. Additionally, the patronage of wealthy rulers and scholars in Timbuktu further contributed to its growth as an educational and cultural hub.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Timbuktu's role as an entrepôt attracted Islamic merchants and scholars to the region.