WAEC Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

One of the ways by which Islamic civilization was manifested in West Africa was the

A. employment of Arabic scholars as envoys of kings and emperors
B. construction of palaces based on Arab technology
C. imposition of Arabic literacy on the peopleCorrect
D. recruitment of Muslim medical personnel to man health institutions

Explanation

In parts of West Africa, such as Northern Nigeria and beyond, Arabic literacy was imposed on the people.

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