Pre-Islam
What type of religion existed before Islam spread in the Arabian peninsula
polytheism
what is a fitna
muslim civil war
What led to the end of the Abbassids
mongol invasion
what could wealthy women do in Islamic society
get an education, contribute to the art through poetry,song, etc.
what city was most important for Arab traders
Makkah
name of the first four calpihs
ali, abu-bakar, Umar, uthman
what made the Islamic Empires a theocracy
what were men in charge of in Islamic society
government, religious ceremonies, business arrangements
what is one of the five pillars
why did life flourish in Spain under Islamic rule
Spain experienced a huge growth of knowledge/education, lots of peace between Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
Who was the first Caliphate according to Sunni Muslims
Abu-bakar
Why does wealth/money influence who has power in society?
free response questions.
what year was Islam founded
610 CE
when did the Abbasid Caliphate rule
750-1258 CE
What would Islamic Empires trade
artisan made carpets, cloth, and spices
Name three Islamic Empires outside of the Arabian peninsula
Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals
what region became dominated by Islamic empires
What was the capital for the Abbasids?
Baghdad
Arabic was the language of what
trade/business.
What was the name of the Islamic historian who described that history is a series of events that cause and effect the world?
Ibn Khaldun