trade networks of the Indian Ocean basin, Indian forms of political organization, religion, and economic practices spread throughout the region. Islam will also make its way into the region, eventually becoming the primary religion of one quarter of the population. From India, Islam along with Hinduism and Buddhism, spread throughout southeast Asia and the nearby islands.
In order to prepare for this discussion you must first complete the following readings.
Read Chapter 9, focusing on the sections that address Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.
Read the Interaction and Exchange document The Islamic Conquest of India, on pg 232.