What is the most important difference between the Sunni and Shia?
The Shia thought that caliphs had to be related to Muhammad.
100
What was the most important factor in the spread of Islam from 600s-1600s?
Conquering non-Muslims
100
Which Ottoman leader became known as the "Conqueror?"
Mehmed II
100
Muslim calligraphy was a combination of...
art and literature
100
If the Berbers had kept fighting the Muslims what might have happened?
Muslim rule would have spread more slowly in North Africa.
200
This is a famous Mughal Indian tomb built by Shah Jahan in honor of his wife.
Taj Mahal
200
Regarding the spread of knowledge all scholars had to understand what?
Hint: Think "communication"
The Arabic language.
200
During Suleyman's rule, the Ottoman Empire did what?
Took control of the Eastern Mediterranean and parts of Europe.
200
Ar-Razi did what for medicine?
He discovered how to diagnose and treat smallpox.
200
Muslim merchants could trade with people in many different area because...
Arabia was a "crossroads" location.
300
What is "tolerance?"
The Muslim practice of accepting other people's religious beliefs.
300
What helped spread the religion of Islam?
Trade
300
"I'm committed to this action; God and the Immaculate are with me, and I fear no one."
Esma'il is referring to his what?
Hint: Beliefs (Shia vs. Sunni)
Decision to make Shiism the official religion of his empire.
300
In what way did mosques change as the Muslim world grew richer?
They became more elaborately decorated.
300
In what way were Cordoba and Baghdad similar?
They were both centers of culture and learning.
400
Once known as Constantinople, this city became the new capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Istanbul
400
Muslim armies were prevented from entering Europe by a Christian army near what city?
Tours
400
Which of the following best summarizes Abbas's influence on the Safavid economy?
He helped it by encouraging the manufacture of traditional products.
400
Which was NOT true of Muslim calligraphy?
A. It was painted onto tiles.
B. It was woven into carpets.
C. It was used in captions for paintings.
D. It was hammered into steel swords.
C
400
What helped unify the many groups that became part of the Muslim world?
Arabic Language
500
The Mughal Empire was located in this modern-day country.
India
500
What cities became cultural/religious centers for the Islamic Empire?
Baghdad & Cordoba
500
Who was the first successor of Muhammad?
Abu Bakr
500
What was invented by Greek scientists to chart the position of the stars, was improved upon by Arab scholars?
Astrolabe
500
As the Muslim world grew richer, rulers became great ___________ or sponsors, of architecture.