Vocabulary
Secular
Worldly not related to god
Describe the geological features + climate of the Middle East
Fertial with deserts and mountains and rivers dry climate high of 30 low of 16
East vs West
Was far ahead of Europe cities were better, religion more widespread
How did geography shape the middle east
Trade culture settlement patterns today oil
Commodity
Common amenities that are able to trade
Quaran
Holy bible of the Muslim religion
5 pillars of Islam
Openly declaring ur faith praying 5 times each day chairty fasting pilgrimage
Life before Islam
Ppl lived in clans often fought polytheism was common trade routes good
Hy is the quaran important
It was sent from god + 5 pillars
Polygamy
Marrying more that one (male)
Arabs before muhammad
Tribes polytheism no religion or government
Muhammad vs caliphs
Humble spiritual Vs wealthy secular and powerful
How did Islam change under Abbasid
More secular
bureaucracy
Civil service government employee
How Islam spread
They enticed others to join and if u didn’t u were killed
How woman were treated
Islam: respect + in power abbasids: not respected
harem
Place for woman to live
what happened after Muhammads death
Division ppl didn’t know who shld lead Sunni + Shia