Who were the Rightly Guided Caliphs?
The first four leaders after Muhammad
What was the House of Wisdom?
A major learning center in Baghdad
Which route connected China to the Mediterranean?
Silk Road
What was the purpose of the House of Wisdom?
A center for learning
Which mathematical development is associated with this period?
Algebra (al-Khwarizmi)
How did the early Caliphs help spread Islam?
Through teaching, trade, and military conquest
Why did some regions join Islam after peace treaties?
Treaties promised religious freedom in exchange for taxes
Which city was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Baghdad
What were bazaars?
Marketplaces filled with goods from around the world
What tool did astronomers improve during this period?
Astrolabe
Why did people in conquered regions often accept Islam peacefully?
Conquered people were treated fairly
Why did Arabic become a unifying language across the empire?
The Qur’an was written in Arabic
Why did cities like Cairo and Córdoba grow during this time?
They became centers of trade and learning
What invention from China spread through Muslim lands and improved
Paper
What was a major advancement in medicine?
Hospitals
Which of the following helped Islam spread peacefully across regions?
1. Harsh punishments for traders
2. Closing markets
3. Trade connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe
4. Banning foreign visitors
What cultural contributions blended into Muslim civilization?
Greek, Persian, and Indian ideas
What made the Muslim Empire a major trade center?
Its location connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe
Why were merchants highly respected in Arab society?
They spread Islam and Arabic culture
Why did knowledge spread from the Muslim world to Europe?
Trade and translation of Arabic works
By the 700s, Muslim rule extended from:
_______ to _______
Spain to India
Which Caliphate was a major part of early Muslim rule?
Umayyad and Abbasid
Which goods came from Africa into Muslim trade cities?
Gold, ivory, slaves
What was the Islamic Golden Age known for?
Advances in knowledge, trade, and culture
Which art form became highly developed during the Islamic Golden Age?
Calligraphy and geometric designs