Mapping Dar al-Islam
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTORIGINS/ LESSON 5.5CLOSERMAPPING DAR AL-ISLAMUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Mapping Dar al-Islam,” OER Project, www.oerproject.com/PurposeThe emergence of Islam impactednot onlybelief systems, it also shaped borders, trade routes, cities, and the wayspeople interacted across continents. By mapping the spread of Islam and the connections it created, you’ll visualize how geography helped Islam influence cultures, economies, and political systems across Afro-Eurasia.Process1.Shade or outline the regions that became part of Dar al-Islam (hint: the “Dar al-Islam” article is a helpful resource if you need a refresher).2.Show how Islam spread.•Use different colored arrows or symbols to represent trade routes and military conquests.•Create a key that shows the meaning of your arrows or symbols.3.Add annotations with labels and descriptions of at least two connections between Islamic and non-Islamic areas. Examples might include the Crusades, Silk Roadstrade with China, or contact with the neighboring Byzantine Empire.4.How did geography shape the influence of Islam across Afro-Eurasia?