Question

Which of these could not have occurred until the postclassical era?

A. A Byzantine merchant sells goods in India,

B. A Persian general decides to attack a Greek city-state.

C. A Chinese ruler sends an ambassador to Europe,

D. A West African ruler converts to Islam.

Answer 1

D. A west african ruler converts to islam

Step-by-step explanation:

A P E X

Answer 2

A West African ruler converts to Islam.

Answer: Option D

Step-by-step explanation:

• The post classical era marked expansion of civilizations and development of trade. International trade developed even beyond Silk Road expanding to Europe, Africa, Asia.
• Islam started spreading based on the revelation of prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula. Islam had a reflection of Jews, Christians and Zoroastrians.
• Islam started spreading widely in Africa, Europe and Asia due to invasions, expansions, merchants and trade activities.
• Africa was the first continent to be converted to Islam. Almost one third of the Muslims are in this continent.