What elements of both belief systems merged, resulting in unique cultural expressions & religious practices?

Question

A.
The spread of Islam

B.
Centers for Islam

C.
Slave Trade

D.
Syncretism

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Syncretism.

Syncretism refers to the blending of different religious and cultural beliefs, resulting in unique expressions and practices that incorporate elements from both systems. In the context of the interaction between various belief systems, especially as seen in regions influenced by Islam and indigenous traditions, syncretism is the process through which elements of these belief systems merge to create new cultural forms and religious practices.