World history/WHME101/Islam/Overview

Children studying Quran in Java during the Dutch colonial period.

This learning pathway examines the spread of Islam in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It explores the role of trade networks, population movements and missionaries in contributing to this spread. It also considers how local customs and practices influenced the way in which Islam was practiced in new locations.

Objectives

• Learn about spread of Islam in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

• Consider the political impact of the spread of Islam.

• Examine the social impact of the spread of Islam.