WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the most important factor in the spread of Islam from the 600s to the 1600s?
A
trading with non-Muslims
B
producing Islamic art
C
translating Arabic texts into Latin
D
conquering non-Muslims
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What was the most important factor in the spread of Islam from the 600s to the 1600s? The exchange of beliefs and customs between the Muslims and the people they conquered caused what? Religious tolerance because they are accepting their lifestyle/ religion belief choices.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many reasons why Islam spread so quickly. First Mecca was connected to many global trade routes. Another important reason was their military conquered lots of territory. A third factor was the Muslims fair treatment of conquered peoples.

Detailed explanation-3: -With full Muslim control of the western half of the Silk Road by mid-8th century, any long-distance exchange had to traverse Muslim lands, giving trade a central role in the further propagation of the religion. Muslim merchants carried the message of Islam wherever they traveled.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did the spread of Islam in the 600s contribute to the growth of trade? Muslims became merchants in West African towns. Why do historians not know the location of the gold mines of Wangara? The miners kept the site a secret.

Detailed explanation-5: -Two nomadic groups-the Bedouins and the Mongols-had a huge impact on the course of history during this era. A new religion-Islam-began in the 7th century and spread rapidly throughout the Middle East, Northern Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia .

Detailed explanation-6: -Trade played an important role in the spread of Islam in some parts of the world, such as Indonesia. Muslim dynasties were soon established and subsequent empires such as those of the Umayyads, Abbasids, Mamluks, Seljukids, and the Ayyubids were among some of the largest and most powerful in the world.

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