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Which of the following best describes the beliefs of those who founded the empire of Ghana?

Christian

Animist *CORRECT*

Islamic

Monotheistic

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The correct answer is "Animist". The traditional religion of Hausa Animist was the prevalent belief of the founders of the empire of Ghana. This religion involved spirit possession and idol worship, and was greatly spreaded in countries of West Africa including Ghana. This early religion was gradually overtaken by Islamic beliefs but some aspects were preserved by modern people of Ghana such as idol worship.

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