Origins of Islam
Inventions/Advancements
Crusades
Islamic Expansions
100
Who is considered the founder of Islam
Muhammad
100
Muslim Hospitals were known for their advances in medicine and treatment. Who was able to receive care at a Muslim hospital?
Anyone was able to receive care, most hospitals treated both men and women.
100
How did the Seljuk Turks come to be seen as an aggressive threat to Europe?
The Seljuk Turks conquered Jerusalem and then threatened the city of Constantinople.
100
Early enemies of Mohammed forced him to flee this city and he eventually returned with an army and conquered it. He made this city and it's shrine the center of Islam.
Mecca
200
Why is Mecca an important city in Islamic traditions?
Mecca is the Birthplace of Mohammed and is the location where the angel Gabriel "allegedly" revealed gods word to Mohammed.
200
How did Muslim inventors contribute in the area of Paper Making?
Muslim inventors learned the practice from Chinese traders and then expanded the idea and took the information to Europe
200
What was the goal of Christian Crusaders?
the goal of Christian Crusaders was to liberate the city of Jerusalem and reclaim the Holy Land/Palestine.
200
What continents had areas that came under Islamic rule during their expansion/conquests?
Asia, Africa, Europe
300
Why is the Quran/koran/Qur'an considered the holy book of Islam?
It is the book that records the "revelations" revealed to Mohammed.
300
How were mathematical advancements like the quadrant or astrolabe used?
The astrolabe and quadrant were used by European sailors to explore the ocean.
300
During the Crusades How were Jews treated back in Europe?
Jews were often looked at with distrust, Jewish communities faced persecution and in some areas they were forced to live in ghettos and unable to work certain jobs.
300
What group invaded Islamic Lands after the end of the Crusades?
Mongols
400
What is the purpose of the Hajj?
It is a religious requirement for Muslims to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives.
400
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of ideas and culture from one group to another, often through trade or contact in war.
400
What was the goal of the Reconquista?
Christian kings and queens like Ferdinand and Isabella used the Reconquista to push Muslim rulers out of Spain.
400
The Ottoman Empire replaced the Seljuks and conquered what famous city, ending the Byzantine empire.
The Ottomans conquered Constantinople.
500
What are the five Pillars of Islam?
The five pillars are requirements for followers of Islam.
500
Explain why Islamic lands were ideally suited for Cultural Diffusion?
Islamic lands were at the center of the trade routes between Asia, Africa, and Europe
500
What happened to the children's crusade?
Most children never made it to the Holy land, they died on the march or were taken as slaves by slavers in crusader port cities.
500
Islam spread into India and Indonesia as a result of what group?
The Mughal Empire