The Worlds of Islam

What features of the Muslim faith would account for the appeal of the religion across such diverse populations?

To what extent were Ibn Battuta’s travels influenced by trade routes and the expansion of the Islamic world?

Describe the changes and continuities in pastoral societies after the rise of Islam.

What are some examples of the Ottoman Empire’s economic, cultural, and political significance?

Understand the political and cultural features of states such as the Delhi sultanate.

How was Islam similar and different in Spain and India?

“Islam had a revolutionary impact on every society that it touched.” What evidence might support this statement, and what might challenge it?