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ISLAMIC DIFFUSION ASSIGNMENT
Research Paper Format & Rubric
• When, approximately, did Islam make inroads into your assigned region?• Where is your region and important cities that present themselves in your
research located on a map?
Introduction
• Overall, how was Islam introduced into your region?• What type of diffusion brought Islam into your region: Relocation or Expansion? If
it is expansion, then is it contagious or hierarchical?• What people or conditions helped the spread or acceptance of Islam in the area
assigned?• What people or conditions hindered the spread or acceptance of Islam in the area
assigned?• How did the people of your area help to diffuse Islam throughout the world?
Carriers?
Diffusion
• What impact did Islam have on the history, politics, culture, art, and architecture of the area? Be sure that your group discusses the impact of Islam on each of these specifically. Also, you should consider the impact of Islam on your area/region from the time of initial contact to modern day.
Impact
• Consider how your region is a good example of an Islamic nation – how does it showcase the values of the Islamic faith. Also, consider how your area may not be a good example of an Islamic nation – do they have structures or institutions in place that do not uphold the values of the Islamic faith.
Conclusion
• One paragraph – 7 to 8 sentences• Introduce the reader to your
region• Include in this a description of
its historical roots with regards to Islam and its geographical importance to the history of Islam
• Label a map to include historically significant places in the diffusion of Islam and the impact that Islam has had on your region
Introduction
Introduction
• Three paragraphs (at least)• First paragraph should include an explanation
of the type(s) of Islamic diffusion that occurred in your region (there could be multiple types present)• Remember to set out in your research with
the mindset that all types of diffusion will be explained
• Second paragraph should include an explanation of the various (more than two) carriers that helped to spread Islam in your region and how they acted as carriers.
• Third paragraph should include an explanation of the various (more than two) barriers that hindered the spread of Islam in your region and how they acted as barriers.
Diffusion
IntroductionDiffusion
• Five paragraphs (at least)• #1: Historical impact• #2: Political impact• #3: Cultural impact• #4: Artistic Impact• #5: Architectural Impact
Impact
#1: Historical impact – What historical events
played a significant role in the diffusion of Islam in
your region? What historical events were
significant to the lasting impact that Islam had on
your region?#2: Political impact –
What structures, systems, organizations, laws, etc. were used to
help spread Islam in your region? What
impact did Islam have on the political
structures, systems, organizations, laws,
etc.?#3: Cultural impact – What significant changes/impact did Islam have on the way that people in your region go about their daily lives? What cultural traits spread
through the Islamic diffusion that took place in
your region?
#4: Artistic Impact – How was art impacted
by Islam in your region? How did
artistic traits spread through the Islamic
diffusion of your region?
#5: Architectural Impact - How was architecture
impacted by Islam in your region? How did
architectural traits spread through the Islamic
diffusion of your region?
Introduction
Diffusion
Impact
• One paragraph• Through your research, you should have a pretty good
understanding of what life is like in your region and how Islam has impacted your region. Through that understanding, how is your region a good example of what an Islamic empire should look like? (use your knowledge of culture, the five pillars, political organization, etc.)
• Through that understanding, how is your region not a good example of what an Islamic empire should look like? (use your knowledge of culture, the five pillars, political organization, etc.)
Conclusion