History Discussion 1 - How does the spread of Islam compare

History

Overview ?discussion 1?

To study the ancient history of Africa is difficult due to a lack of written resources, but with the coming of Islam to the continent, the task became much easier. In this discussion, you will focus on the rise of Islam as a monotheistic religion and the rapid spread of Islam, particularly on the African continent. To be successful here, you must understand the main points of Lecture 1 and 2, as well as the religious comparison in Module 3’s Exploration.

Instructions

Write a 150-200 word post as follows:

1. How does the spread of Islam compare to the spread of previous religions such as Buddhism and Christianity?

2. What made Islam so appealing to different societies in West and East Africa?

3. Focus on one of the African empires as an example.

4. After you make your post, respond to at least two of your peers.