The Spread of Islam and Buddhism, 200 B.C. - A.D. 1450

Question

Which area was most affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism in the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450?

a. Arabian peninsula
b. Japanese islands
c. Indian subcontinent
d. coastal China

Answer 1

c. Indian subcontinent

The Indian subcontinent was significantly affected by the spread of both Islam and Buddhism during the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450. Buddhism originated in this region around the 5th century B.C. and spread throughout Asia, while Islam began to spread into the Indian subcontinent from the 7th century A.D. onwards.