3.1 Notes
This large region in Southwest Asia covers thousands of square miles and was home to Ancient nomadic tribes (two words).
Arabian Peninsula
He was born in 570 A.D. in Mecca and later proclaimed himself the messenger of God.
Muhammad
After Muhammad died, this man became the first caliph.
Abu Bakr
Baghdad means the "__________________" (three words)
City of Peace ✌️
What was the Muslim name for Spain?
al-Andalus
These nomadic people traveled from place to place in Arabia, living in clans and family groups.
Bedouins
Muslims worship this one supreme God. 🤲🏽
Allah
This family moved the capital of the first Muslim Empire to Damascus.
Umayyad Family
What language did the original Muslim Empire speak?
Arabic
Muslim scholars in Spain used mathematics to make ___________
Calendars 📆
The Bedouin clans traveled to these green spots to find water and food.
Oases
This is the name for the migration of Muhammad and his followers to Medina.
Hijrah
The Muslim community split into these two groups after the caliph’s death
Sunnis and Shiites
The early Muslim Empire ruled over Arabs, Persians, and __________
Berbers
The city of _________ in Spain had public baths and paved streets 🌆
Córdoba
This city, home of the Kaaba, was a major trade and religious center.
Mecca
This sacred book records Muhammad’s messages and is the holy text of Islam.
Quran
Non-Muslims in conquered territories paid this special tax.
jizya
The Abbasid family moved the capital of the Muslim Empire to ___________
Baghdad
When did Muslim Spain break apart into kingdoms?
1204
Many Arabs believed they descended from this son of Abraham.
Ishmael
Muslims call Jews and Christians this special name because they follow earlier scriptures.
People of the Book
What is the order of the first four caliphs?
Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali
When were the Umayyads overthrown? 🔥
750 A.D.
Which Umayyad leader escaped to Spain and founded a caliphate?
Abd al-Rahman