Important Travelers
In 1492 this traveler went to the new world.
Christopher Columbus
The furthest country to the East on the silk road.
China
Islam was spread through channels such as
War/Expansion of Countries, The Silk Road, Trade, Academies/Spread of Knowledge
A inn and place for travelers to rest and received Hospitality.
Caravanserai
The importance of knowledge in Islam
Duty, Understanding.
The Crusaders took this religious land in their war.
Israel/Jerusalem.
The Longest Lasting Islamic Dynasty
A Fort for travelers that doubled as a place of worship
Ribat
A term that means both the acceptance of cultures and the understanding of many cultures
Pluralism
A famous European traveler who's name is still spoken today by people young and old that traveled along the entire Silk Road.
Marco Polo
The importance of cities like Alexandria and Cordoba
Knowledge and places of education
The Crusaders took over land from this Islamic Dynasty
Fatimids
A place of worship for Sufi Followers
Khanaqahs and Tekkes
People were made different for what reason in Islam.
To understand, to have diverse knowledge, to commune and talk as one global community.
A text about a grand religious city written by a famous Fatimid traveler.
Safarnama
A good that has been used as currency, often more expensive than gold.
Salt and other Spices
The first and second Caliphate
Rashidun and Umayyad
Resting places and resources for travelers can be found in this location.
Khans
"As long as we are human, let us be humane."
How can you apply this quote to your day to day life, your belief and in the world around you.
Shirin Miss, do you think this is an acceptable answer.
I went to China as my final destination before returning home to Morocco.
Ibn Battuta
Two important Muslim cities along the Silk Road
Samarqand and Bukhara
This Islamic Empire lasted until WWI.
The Ottoman Empire
Aminabad
"Never be cruel, never be cowardly. Remember: Hate is always foolish and love is always wise. Always try to be nice but never fail to be kind."
How can you apply this quote to your day to day life and in your belief.
Shirin Miss, how do you feel about this answer.