Islamic Influence and Power Dynamics in Afro-Eurasia (1200-1450)

How did Islam influence society in Asia between c. 1200 and c. 1450?

Islam was adopted to attract Muslim traders and travelers.

What was one way Islam influenced society in Africa during c. 1200 to c. 1450?

The rise of the Islamic empire contributed to the growth of Swahili cities through trade.

How did Islam influence society in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Christians began to learn Arabic, veil women, and appreciate Arabic music and poetry.

How did the Mamluks maintain power in the Middle East or North Africa from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

They developed power by defeating the Mongols and preserving the Holy Lands.

How did the Delhi Sultanate maintain power in South Asia from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

They maintained power through a series of conquests against the Hindu civilization.

How did Malacca maintain power in Southeast Asia from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Malacca maintained power by controlling a major trade route in the Malaccan strait.

How did Mali maintain power in West Africa from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Mali maintained power through the trade of gold, salt, and copper.

How did the Swahili civilization maintain power in East Africa from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

The Swahili civilization emerged due to long-distance trade across the Indian Ocean.

How did Islamic beliefs and practices affect society from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Islam, centered around trade due to Muhammad's background as a trader, led to flourishing trade routes during its expansion.

What was one cause of the rise of Islamic states from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Turkic-speaking warrior groups led conquests to gain land and avoid taxes on non-Muslims.

What was one effect of the rise of Islamic states from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Education prospered as Islamic scholars translated texts into Arabic.

What was one effect of intellectual innovation in Dar al-Islam from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Innovations included medical treatments such as mercury ointment, hernia operations, and gold fillings for teeth.

What was one environmental effect of Islamic participation in networks of exchange in Afro-Eurasia from c. 1200 to c. 1450?

Citrus fruits became globally traded.