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We developed a variety of business practices such as the use of checks, receipts and letters of credit.
Arabs
Under the Abbasids this term came to mean any subject who spoke Arabic not just people from Arabia.
Arab
Islam spread to these places after Muhammad's death with the help of the Arab Warriors.
1) Palestine, 2) Syria 3)Iraq 4) Persia 5) Egypt 6) North Africa
Following Muhammad's death, his followers chose a new leader who they called the Khalifa or Caliph. What does this title mean in English?
Successor
While the The Caliph went to Samarra in 892 we used the time to gain and consolidate our power and were in complete control by this year.
945
Anno Hirjah
First Muslim Year
Before Muhammad life was like this in Arabia
Idolatry
Drinking
Gambling
Bedouin (Nomadic)
Enjoyed Poetry and Singing
The Capital of the Islamic empire under the Abbasids. Under their leadership it became one of the major trading centers of the world.
Baghdad
They were elected for life and ruled from Madina. Kept in close contact with the people. Took advice from their most trusted friends. Abu Bakr, Muhammad's father-in-law was the first of these.
The Rightly Guided Caliphs
Who ruled the Islamic empire from 750 to 1258?
Abbasids
Pillars of Faith
5 Muslim Duties
Hejaz
Area in Arabia
During their time of influence, this dynasty moved the capital of the Islamic empire from Madina to Damascus. It was founded by Mu'awiya and the title of caliph was passed based on birth.
Umayyids
The Golden Age of Islam
750 to 850
Under our leadership life in the Islamic empire changed with advanced farming methods, trade, the production of luxury goods, development of the financial system, changes in dress and other social customs
Abbasids
Mecca or Makkah
Holy City
I believe that only the descendants of Ali should be Caliph
Shi'ite
The year that Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law and the last of the Rightly Guided Caliphs was killed.
661
Where Muhammad and his followers first found acceptance
Madina
I am from the larger group of Muslims that followed the Rightly Guided Caliphs.
Sunni
Which significant leader died in the year 632?
Muhammad