Unit 3 Review

What is cultural diffusion?

• The spread of disease

• The spread of cultural values, ideas, beliefs, etc. The spread of Islam blended Muslim culture with other local cultures.

• Religious intolerance

• happens when one culture completely replaces another

Spread of Islam

• Islam spread only through violent conquest and forced conversions

• Islam spread rapidly without any adaptation to local cultures

• "Islam only spread to Arab-speaking countries

• Islam spread along trade networks such as the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Route

Mansa Musa

• Was a devout Muslim and went on a haji to Mecca

• Mansa Musa was the first ruler of the Mali Empire

• Mansa Musa's wealth came entirely from taxes on trade routes

• Mansa Musa was unknown outside of Africa during his reign

Pax Mongolia

• Pax Mongolia was a period of constant war and instability across the Mongol Empire

• Peace and prosperity along trade routes like the Silk Road. Made the routes safe and secure

• Pax Mongolia only benefited the Mongols and not other cultures

• Pax Mongolia lasted for over 500 years

Berbers

• Berbers were never involved in the trans-Saharan trade

• The Berbers disappeared after the Arab conquests of North Africa

• A group of Islamic traders who helped spread Islam to North Africa as an effect of the gold-salt trade

Mongol rule in China

• The Mongols imposed their own language on all Chinese citizens during their rule

• Under Mongol rule, China experienced severe economic decline and isolation from the rest of the world

• The Mongols ruled China by completely eliminating all Chinese customs and traditions

• Practiced resettlement – moving talented people to help rule China

Why did Islam become popular in India?

• Islam became popular in India solely because of military conquests and the forced conversion of Hindus

• Lower castes could Not move up

• Lower castes were able to move up in society 

  
  

• All Indians embraced Islam due to dissatisfaction with Hindu practices and beliefs

Who are the Sufis

• Sufis are scholars of Islamic law.
• Sufis are leaders of Islamic armies.
• Allowed converts to Islam to continue practicing parts of their original religion.

• Sufis are practitioners of traditional medicine.

Impact of Crusades on Europe

• The Crusades had no impact on trade or economy.
• The Crusades promoted isolationism in Europe.
• The Crusades increased trade, weakened feudalism, and led to religious conflict.
• The Crusades unified all European nations under one religion.

Gold-Salt Trade Routes

• Gold-Salt Trade Routes connected Europe and Asia.
• Gold-Salt Trade Routes were only used in East Africa.
• Gold-Salt Trade Routes primarily traded textiles and spices.
• Used by Africans and Muslim merchants to trade gold, salt, slaves, coper, and ivory. Used to spread Islam into Africa.