Ap World Religions Dbq Analysis

Islam and Buddhism have spread significantly throughout the world and have influenced those regions drastically. The majorly impacted regions are African civilizations, Spain, Korea and Japan. These regions were reached by the spread through travelers who made a larger imprint on the regions than they initially thought. The primary advancements that occurred over several hundred years in said regions include, but are not limited to, architecture, arts, science, medicine, astronomy and mathematics. Ultimately, the societies touched by the said religions were blessed to have had been.
Islam has spread throughout African societies and influenced them for the better. According to document one, merchants served as carriers of Islam. This is so because they opened trade routes that the society was once cut off from. Additionally, religious leaders became a key component within the civilizations. They played roles similar to priests and had mosques built around the newly converted community. Overall, Islam spread throughout African societies, causing them to advance further socially, religiously and politically.
Spain has been impacted greatly from the spread of Islam. This true because the region was in need of aid and Islam stepped in and improved them for the better.
This is true because in document nine, Japan converting to mainly Buddhism is considered to be the turning point of the country's history. Buddhism played three dominant roles in Japan when it arrived. Firstly religious-wise, it provided the country with an all new belief system and upbeat attitudes. Secondly as a religious establishment, it carried Chinese civilization to Japan which ultimately led to further improvements and advancements. Thirdly, after being established religiously, Buddhism became an important voice in the country’s political issues. In brief, Buddhism established new roles in Japan, improving the country for the