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

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. Main Routes of Afro-Eurasian Trade, c. 1250

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

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