Tropical Africa and Asia: Comparison and contrast between tropical Africa and Asia during the 1200-1500 era

TROPICAL AFRICA AND ASIA The geography, trade, technology, religion, and cultural aspects contributed the development of tropical Africa and Asia during the1200-1500 era. Southern Arabia, and most of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia lie between the tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. New empires such as, Mali and the Delhi Sultanate were consolidated under the Islamic faith and cultures. Under its rule, these societies were able to expand their trade and advanced in technological developments. …

…to do with religion and the structure of government. Islam proved to have a vital role in many societies of the Tropics, both through force and trade. Governments during this time period have changed to be more unified. It was the dis-unification of India that allowed the Muslims to attack, and it was unification that ensured the existence of each of the empires. Unification both through religion and government appeared to be a vital force.