Religion

Throughout history, the spread of beliefs has influenced the economic , social and political customs in many regions. The main religions that were spread were Islam and Buddhism . Converts of Buddhism and Islam moved around the world , the religions created change and were themselves changed. Between the second  and twelfth century , believers spread their faith to rulers as well as travelers , merchants and local communities . Each of these two major world religions were transformed as a result of encountering different people and cultures , all of them have evolved over time.

The Spread of Islam expanded rapidly after the Prophet Muhhamed death . In a few decades the territory under Muslim rule had extended onto three continents , Asia , Africa and Europe . Over the next few centuries this empire continued to expand and Islam became the chosen faith of the majority of it inhabitants . One way Islam was Spread to African societies was by Religious leaders playing religious , social and political roles . They played the role of traditional priest in African Societies.This influenced the empire socially by Muslim men became peacemakers . Also Mosques became sanctuaries. ( Doc 1 ). Another way the empire expanded was by Askia Mohammed , who was the emperor of the Songhai Empire which was under the influence of Islam . Askia Mohammed expanded Islamic influence by introducing legal and social reforms . Also Islamic judges were exposed in all of large districts in the empire. This influenced politically by the court of Askia becoming the highest court of the land  as well as justice was administrated rather than traditional African laws. Askia also remolded his Empire. ( Doc 3 ). Trade was a major influence economically in the Islam religion . Trade led to the Spread of food and industrial crops . The Islamic religion had a huge impact in Spain , it also changed the lives of many . “Some of the finest centers of Muslim life were established in Spain “. The Islamic religion really helped the Spanish. One way Islams improved their life was by building  Public school for the poor children who needed to be taught .