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n |
In
the postclassical era major religions
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spread
into much of Asia, Africa, and
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Europe.
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n |
Islam,
Christianity, and Buddhism
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brought
a new focus on issues of
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spirituality
and an afterlife.
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n |
They
were able to extend beyond local
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cultures
and draw together diverse
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peoples,
many of whom were living in
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very
confused political times.
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n |
Growth
in international commerce also
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assisted
change.
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