Islam
Is Muhammad Muslim Jesus?
No. Jesus is a prophet in Islam, and Muhammad is the founder of Islam
Who was at the top of the Church Hierarchy And what was their job?
Pope. Representative of God on Earth. Could declare a crusade (Pope Urban II)
What Religion was the Delhi Sultanate?
Islam/Muslim
What ruling Dynasty came after the Silla?
Koguryo Dynasty
What is the lingua franca of the Coptic Church?
Ge’ez
What is the text that is the direct word of Muhammad?
The Hadith
What was the special title that Charles “The Hammer“ Martel was given by the Merovingian family?
Mayor of the Palace. First step towards his son’s kingship.
What are some basic differences between Islam and Hinduism?
Points of origin; Religious traditions (Abrahamic and Vedic); amount of gods
Which Korean Dynasty lasted until the 20th century?
Yi (Choson)
What is the difference between greater and lesser Jihad?
Greater = Personal Battle
Lesser = Physical Battle
What is the difference between the 5 pillars and the 6 articles?
Who forged the Donation of Constantine?
Pippin the Short (Carolingian) and Pope Stephan
Who is Genghis Khan?
Brutal warlord of Mongolia; Good diplomat
Name of the history explaining Solomoniddescent from Queen Sheba & King Solomon & connection to old Aksumite kings.
Kebra Negast
How did St. Boniface die?
Killed by the Germans he was converting because he chopped down their sacred tree.
What is the difference between Sunni and Shiite/Shii/Shiia?
Shi’ites supported the view that only members of the Prophet’s family should lead and rule; Sunnis believe that it should be any worthy leader.
Who is Hurrem Sultan? What did they do?
- slave captured in Ukraine/Poland
– sent to Istanbul & trained to be concubine
– broke precedent & tradition: bore not one but many children to sultan
– remained in Istanbul & movedallroyal women into Topkapi Palace
– endowed many public works, most of which still exist
– conducted her own internal & international politics
– but was accused of witchcraft & even the decline of the empire (in 1918!!!)
What did the Sui Dynasty do?
United China after 400 years; Re-establish Confucianism; Well-field system
Who is first emperor of Japan?
Jimmu (mythical)
What is the difference between Arab and Muslim?
Arab is the ethic group, Muslim is the religious group;
Muslim = Christian, Islam = Christianity
At least three reasons for Abbasid Decline.
-empire too large
– overly powerful generals & governors
– religious & political dissent
– ethnic divisions
– weak caliphs
– palace intrigue
– rising power of bureaucrats & military
What led to the Ottoman Decline? Name at least three.
European economic penetration due to Capitulations
– exchanging raw material for European manufactured goods = economic and industrial decline and stagnation
– abuse of tax farming system
– incompetent sultans and widespread corruption
– military stagnation degeneration
– scholars (‘ulama’) hidebound by conservatism, tradition, & superstition; extremely hostile toward change
– 1699 Treaty of Carlowitz = the beginning of the end for the Ottoman Empire
How did Hindu Brahman create a new Hindu synthesis?
They made prayers and rituals that everyone would have to do, everyday, no matter their caste. And they melded with Buddhist aspects.
Which empire most flourished because of the printing industry?
What does al-Hajj mean?
A pilgrimage to Mecca (ex. Mansa Musa)