How Did The Silk Road Affect The Spread Of Religion

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Not only did the Silk Road enhance the exchange of goods and innovations, but also the spread of religion. The Sild Road spread and built upon the ideas of Buddhism and Islam during the post classical era making it a “Cultural Bridge” bewteen Asia and Europe. During the seventh century, Arab muslims traveled to China along the Silk Road with intentions to spread Islam. Islam spread throughout China, resulting in Islamic scientific and medical advancements to be adopted. Islam was adopted and adapted, diffused with other cultures along the Silk Road. For instance, abstract Islamic art suddenly began to depict human figures in the 12th century. Islamic art exploded with new techniques and figures due to Muslim artists being exposed to