Chapter 11: The Worlds Of Islam

The more that cultures began to advance, the more that religion began to come into play.  In Arabia for instance people began to focus on their religion more.  At the time the most well known religious shrine was called the Kaaba, which is located in the holy city of Mecca.  It is a very well known place where many things have happened.  The origins of Islam was created by Muhammed and quickly took over the and that the Jewish once had control of.  The Islamic community grew and Muhammed eventually became a symbol of authority, not just in religion, but in politics as well.  Then the muslim beliefs came into play.  People did not know which religion to follow and became divided.  It just shows how powerful religion is and how it can influence a society.