Culture Blending

The Muslim World Expands, 1300-1700

Throughout world history, cultures have interacted w/ each other

Results in the mixing of different cultures in new & exciting ways= Culture Blending

Background Info

Safavid Empire, Shi’ite Muslim dynasty that ruled in Persia between the 16th & 18th CEX. of how interaction blends cultures

Culturally diverse empire drew from traditions of Persians, Ottomans, & Arabs

Background

1 culture interacts w/ another= exposed to ideas, tech., foods, and diff. ways of life Common places= Trade routes, ports, bordersSocieties that benefit= open & willing to adapt/

changeBlended ideas spread throughout the culture and

produce a new pattern of behavior

Patterns of Culture Blending

Culture change is prompted by: MigrationPursuit of religious freedom or conversionTradeConquest

Causes of Culture Blending

LanguageReligionStyles of gov’tUse of tech.Military tactics

Results of Culture Blending

What types of societies benefit from Culture Blending?

What are the 4 causes of Culture Blending?

What are the results of Culture Blending?

Quick Review

PartnersUse the four causes of Culture Blending and

your article to discuss change in the United States and associate the causes of culture blending w/ those changes

Migration= Who? What did they influence?Pursuit of religious freedom or conversion=

Who? What did the influence?Trade= Who? How did they influence?Conquest= Who? How did they influence?

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