73 Copyright ? 2011 Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All rights reserved. World Civilizations: The Global Experience, AP Edition, 6e (Stearns) Chapter 8 African Civilizations and the Spread of Islam Multiple-Choice Questions 1) Between 800 and 1500, as the frequency and intensity of contact with the outside world increased, which of the following had the most significant impact on sub-Saharan Africa? A) The arrival of the Portuguese B) The arrival of Christianity C) The arrival of Islam D) The arrival of Chinese merchants Answer: C Page Ref: 184 Topic: Introduction Skill: Conceptual 2) What was one of the major differences between African civilizations and other postclassical societies?