8.1
Islam is both a religion and...
a way of life
why did islamic caliphates develop
emergence of islam in africa, creation of empire though military means by early arab muslims
who were the men of husbandry
animal breeders/farmers
yearly taxes
Janizary
elite ottoman soldiers put through rough training at an early age
how does sharia guide lives
how did the development of the caliphates affect history
islam spread to asia, iraq, and iran, arabic language also spread + culture
what changes did shah abbas do to strengthen his rule
promoted trade, lowered farmers taxes, encouraged manufacturing, built mosques, built schools
where was ghana located
sahara
Septimus Severus
north african soldier who later became a roman emporer
why do muslim's fast during ramadan
self restraint
what did damascus produce
steel swords
what made Suleiman earn his name
smart conquests, new systems of laws for ottomans, signed treaties with europe
what did mansa musa do for Mali
promoted trade of gold, economic ties, converted to islam, expanded borders
Prince Henry
portuguese leader who expanded borders through naval means in late 1400's
why do muslims follow the five pillars
so they are positively judged by allah
why did muslims use calligraphy
give physical beauty to the quran
important geographic features in africa
coastal areas, tropical rainforests, deserts, grassy plains(savannas)
who did ethiopian claim as their ancestor
King Solomon
Ibn Rushd
islam adopted___ from areas it spread to
practices of conquered, women wearing veils, continue work without islam disturbing it
what advancements did muslims make in math and science
algebra, astronomical tables, ancient greek book translations, 0-9, inventions with astronomy and navigaton
how did trade help development of culture in africa
allowed africans to get and give non african products(geography complicated trade)
why did great zimbambwe decline
decline in trade compared to sites further north, the exhaustion of the gold mines, political instability and famine and water shortages induced by climatic change
Ka'aba
ancient temple to honor gods