Spread of Islam in Indonesia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/spread-of-islam-in-indonesia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Spread of Islam in Indonesia?Southeast Asia, an archipelago consisting of over 17,000 islands
2. How big is Spread of Islam in Indonesia?Approximately 1.9 million square kilometers (735,000 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Spread of Islam in Indonesia?Jakarta
4. What language do people speak in Spread of Islam in Indonesia?Indonesian (official), with over 700 indigenous languages spoken
5. What is the historical trade goods?Nutmeg and cloves were key commodities in global trade
6. What is the key historical event?The fall of the Majapahit Empire to the Demak Sultanate

Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates: Major Islamic empires that ruled vast territories from the 7th to the 13th centuries.
Sufism: A mystical branch of Islam focused on inner spiritual experience and direct connection with God.
Islamization: The process by which a region or society adopts Islamic culture, laws, and practices.