1. Bellwork: Monday, Sept. 29 1.Describe what happened to the green dye in the water. 2.How might this apply to language or religion?

2. Cultural Diffusion Comp book page 26 Cultural diffusion is…. –The spread of cultural traits (such as language, religion, etc..)

3. The spread of Arabic language and Islam How did the Arabic language and Islam spread? Pg. 108 Islamic State conquered lands and ruled by Shari’ah Law Preachers Merchants – (see next slide)

4. Role of Merchants Traded and built trading posts Arabic became the language of business and trade Used coins to make trade easier Banking Water routes around and through Islamic Empire made trading MUCH easier Tigris and Euphrates! Persian Gulf! Red Sea!

5. Conclusion Using specific examples from your notes, explain how the green dye in the water relates to the spread of Arabic and the religion of Islam.