Origins of Islam
the person associated with originating Islam
Muhammad
the sect of Islam that most Muslims are a part of
Sunni
Was traded from China
Silk
The order of origin of the three main Monotheistic religions
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
improved on this type of math
Algebra
the religious text of Islam
Quran
the split between the Sunni and the Shi'a was mainly about who would
be the next caliph
Glass
This city is an important Holy location for all three religions
Jerusalem
name one reason why the Islamic world was the center for learning (two possible answers)
First, the Islamic world was at the intersection of Afro-Eurasia’s major trade routes, this fostered a cosmopolitan atmosphere were intellectuals from different regions could meet and exchange ideas.
Second, the expectation that all believers read the Quran promoted literacy in a universal language, Arabic, and the establishment of an extensive educational system
Location of the important pilgrimage site for Muslims
Mecca
This branch would have supported Ali
Shi'a
A saddle was developed for this animal that made trade in North Africa safer
All three religions recognize most of this text as religious truth
Torah
madrasas were
religious colleges
The place that accepted Muhammad and where he is burried
Medina
support the Umayyads
Sunni
The development of this made navigating the ocean easier?
Arab dhow
Christianity and Islam share much of this particular religious text
The New Testament of the Bible
Ibn Battuta is known for
traveling
Name for a person who leads the Umma (political and religious union of Muslims)
Caliph
the Shi'a reject this piece of text
Hadith
The Islamic world is the center of what four trade routes?
Trans Saharan, Silk Road, Indian Ocean Trade route, and Mediterranean trade route
This religion recognizes Jesus as the Messiah while this religion does not (name the two religions)
Christianity recognizes, Islam does not
Muslims were the first to popularize this drink
Coffee