The+Rise+of+Islam

Summary:

In the seventh century C.E. the Arab followers of Muhammad surged from the Arabian Peninsula to create the first global civilization. They quickly conquered an empire with elements of the classical civilizations of Greece, Egypt, and Persia. Islamic merchants, and warriors continued its expansion in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The process provided links for exchange among civilized centers and forged a truly global civilization. Although united in belief of Muhammad’s message,  the Islamic world was divided by cultural and political rivalries. The disputes did not undermine the strength of Muslim civilization until the fourteenth century. (Interregional Trade)


 * Islam was entirely new spread rapidly, through a combination of persuasion and pressure established a dominant religious framework that still prevail in Asia, Europe and parts of Africa
 * Expanding trade encouraged the development of better ships and new navigation system, for example the Chinese invented the compass, maps were improved, encouraging further travel, and international exchange.
 * Religion created new loyalties that could compete with other values including political values, political issues and disdain amongst each others.
 * Thanks to trade technological and scientific discoveries, and lack death (disease) spread to other parts of the world.


 * Continuities showed in the blending of traditional forms with the missionaries’ religion.


 * No systematic changes in social structures and politics occurred during post classical civilization. Buddhism, Christianity and Islam gave women right and importance, gaining roles and modes of expression, however trade contributed to new gender inequalities reduced role in economy and politics.


 * Foot binding spread in China leading to an obvious set that women had less opportunities as a result of traditional outcomes.

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I think Islam was able to take over the Arabian Peninsula because it was in a great geographic location between Asia and Europe, also thery were living an unorganized life before Islam took place.