A History of World Societies:
Printed Page 265

A History of World Societies Value
Edition: Printed Page 264

Chapter Chronology

Review and Explore

Make Connections

Analyze the larger developments and continuities within and across chapters.

  1. Question

    How does the spread of Islam compare to the spread of earlier universal religions, such as Buddhism and Christianity?
    How does the spread of Islam compare to the spread of earlier universal religions, such as Buddhism and Christianity?

  2. Question

    In what ways was the development of culture in the Islamic lands shaped by trade and thriving cities?
    In what ways was the development of culture in the Islamic lands shaped by trade and thriving cities?

  3. Question

    What are the similarities in the role of teachers and holy books in Islamic lands, Europe, and China? What are the differences?
    What are the similarities in the role of teachers and holy books in Islamic lands, Europe, and China? What are the differences?