Islam's Spread
(True/False)
(True/False)
Muslims conquered areas where the people previously had been oppressed.
True
Trading networks are established linking Arabia with Europe and China.
200's BCE to 200's CE
Know for emancipation of slaves.
Slaves.
Fourth class
Ruler of a Muslim state.
Sultan
Arabs remained untied after the death of Muhammad.
False
Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca to avoid religious persecution.
622 CE
Known for promotion based on merit.
True
Muslims at birth.
First class
Policy of creating the sultan's army.
Devshirme
Muslim fighters were a strong military force with effective commanders.
Teachings of Muhammad are collected into a book called the Qur'an.
632-667 CE
Known for balanced budgets for government.
True
Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians.
Third class
Islamic house of worship.
Mosque
Christians and Jews joined Muslim armies, strengthening their forces.
False
Jewish and Christian communities settle in Mecca.
100's-600's CE
False
Converted Muslims.
Body of Islamic law.
Shari'a
The Byzantine and Sassanid Empires were militarily weak from years of fighting.
Muslims finish construction of the Dome of the Rock on the site where they believe Muhammad ascended to heaven.
691 CE
Known for penalties for financial corruption.
True
Why do societies have classes?
Structure, human nature to order, creates order, assigns value...
Soldier slave drawn from conquered Christian territories.
Janissary