Expansion of Islam
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World History [1]
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islam empire [10]
AP World History Class Notes, Bentley Brief Edition Ch 11 The Expansive Realm of Islam November 19, 2010 The religion of Islam emerged on the Arabian Peninsula in the 7 century CE as a result of the vision and th the teachings of Muhammad. His message attracted a rapidly expanding circle of devout believers, known as Muslims. After Muhammad?s death, Arab conquerors spread the word of Islam throughout a vast territory extending from the Indus River to the Iberian Peninsula within one century. This rapid expansion of Islam contributed to the development of a massive trade and communication network in which goods and ideas spread freely. The realm of Islam became one of the most prosperous and