The Postclassical Period, 600–1450: New Faith and New Commerce III The Postclassical Period, 600–1450: New Faith and New Commerce

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. The great cathedral symbolized the growing importance of religion. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. The great cathedral symbolized the growing importance of religion.

Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs. Sufi mysticism became an important element in Islam’s missionary efforts. Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs. Sufi mysticism became an important element in Islam’s missionary efforts.

Spread of Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam to c. 1450

Main Routes of Afro-Eurasian Trade, c. 1250

TIMELINE 500 C.E. to 900 C.E. TIMELINE 500 C.E. to 900 C.E.

TIMELINE 1,000 C.E. to 1,400 C.E. TIMELINE 1,000 C.E. to 1,400 C.E.