I think it's South Carolina
Islam spread extensively along the east coast of Africa by foreign traders.
Answer:
The Silk Road was important because they were able to acculturate various cultural beliefs amongst the traders as well as they were able to trade different products like silk, spices. However, despite the cultural and mercantile trade the Silk Road had also brought along various diseases and ailments amongst the people involve in the trade.
Explanation:
I assume "Muslim belief system" refers to Islam, the religion, not any specific social construct. There are a lot of inherent elements. One is monotheism: there is only 1 god. Another element is the 5 Pillars of Islam, which give guidance on how to live one's life. Hope this helps.