Islam spread to West Africa through exchange and scholars as well as rulers.
← Unit 2: Networks of Exchange
Topic 2.5 · c. 1200–1450
Cultural Consequences of Connectivity
Trade networks spread religious ideas, artistic styles, and scientific knowledge. Travelers and diasporic communities helped cultures interact and adapt.
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What to know
Trade networks spread religious ideas, artistic styles, and scientific knowledge. Travelers and diasporic communities helped cultures interact and adapt.
Buddhism traveled along Asian networks and adapted to local settings.
Ibn Battuta's travels show how connected regions of Afro-Eurasia had become.
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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions
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Question 01
Which example fits this clue? Islam spread to West Africa through exchange and scholars as well as rulers.
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Question 02
Which example fits this clue? Buddhism traveled along Asian networks and adapted to local settings.
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Question 03
Which example fits this clue? This example's travels show how connected regions of Afro-Eurasia had become.
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02 / Write with evidence
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How did exchange change beliefs and cultures?
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Trade networks spread religious ideas, artistic styles, and scientific knowledge. Islam spread to West Africa through exchange and scholars as well as rulers. Buddhism traveled along Asian networks and adapted to local settings.
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Islam in West Africa
Islam spread to West Africa through exchange and scholars as well as rulers.
Buddhism in Asia
Buddhism traveled along Asian networks and adapted to local settings.
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta's travels show how connected regions of Afro-Eurasia had become.
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