Kevin Curran History of Africa Fall, 2001 UC San Diego Islam and it’s Reach in Africa The history of Africa is a long and full one. The mere size of the continent facilitates such a diverse and all encompassing history unique to the region. Many historical events have helped to shape Africa the way we see it today. The expansion of the Bantu speakers, diversification of the agricultural aspects of the economy, as well as …showed first 75 words of 2239 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2239 total…the world for many of the countries in Africa. Its all-encompassing influence has surpassed many of the initial missionaries’ wildest imagination. Little did they know that one day half of Africa would be Muslim, that Islam would help to influence government types and action, and the culture of such a large area of land and a large amount of people. Islam has become and is one of the most dominant forces in the African continent.