creation of large communities with a shared value system
Religious ties resulted in large trade ties in Islamic regions
Judaism provided strength and support to help Jews maintain their identity
People in need of aid received support from religious institutions
World religions gave strength to people undergoing hardships and difficulties
Religious establishments supported rulers in return for protection
Rulers used religion to motivate subjects to fight against other nations or kingdoms
Subjects rebelled against rulers who failed to uphold religious beliefs or laws
Democracies emerged that were based on religious ideals that everyone was equal in the eyes of god
Islam gave some women property rights and christian monasteries allowed women to serve in the church
Religion promoted literacy
Religion promoted and inspired the growth of art and architecture
religious wars emerged between different religious groups
religious ethics and codes gave rise to written legal codes
