Islam
Why is the Qur’an important to Muslims?
c. It holds the messages that Mohammed received from God
Which military technology did the Ottomans use that greatly improved their success in battles?
Cannons
What led to the decline of the Abbasid Dynasty’s control over its empire?
They lost control as independent Muslim states began to form in areas like Spain and Egypt
What was a key factor in the decline of the Silk Road during the Ming Dynasty?
The rise of sea trade becoming safer and quicker
What is the largest mammal on Earth
Whale
In what way did Islam spread to different regions after the death of Mohammed?
d. It was spread mainly through trade and military conquest
Why did Europeans begin searching for new trade routes during the expansion of the Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman control disrupted traditional trade routes with East Asia
What was one major change the Umayyad Dynasty made when they took control of the Muslim Empire?
b. They moved the Capital from Medina to Damascus
How did the civil service exams during the Ming Dynasty influence government jobs?
c. They required extensive knowledge of Confucian teachings and other subjects
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
What is the significance of the Five Pillars of Islam?
They are the main rules Muslims must follow.
What was a significant factor that contributed to the rapid expansion of the Ottoman Empire after 1453?
Their well – armed forces and effective military strategies
What was the primary goal of Genghis Khan when he became the ruler of the Mongol tribes?
c. to unite all nomadic tribes under one banner
What was a significant reason for the establishment of the Ming Dynasty?
a. The overthrowing of the Mongol led Yuan Dynasty
What are the names of Santa's reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
How to the beliefs of Sunni and Shiite Muslims differ?
Sunni Muslims think leaders do not have to be related to Mohammed: Shiite believe they have to be related
Ottoman Empire Focus Notes:
True or False? By the 15oos, the Ottomans had created the largest empire in the Middle East and Europe
True
How did Genghis Khan’s military strategies contribute to the expansion of the Mongol Empire?
b. He used advanced signals, spies, and propaganda to outsmart his enemies
How did Marco Polo’s experiences in China differ from what he had known in Europe?
He was fascinated by the wealth and luxury of the cities
What is always right in front of you, yet you cannot see it?
The Future
True or False Islam is a polytheistic religion?
False-Monotheistic
True or False: The years of Suleiman's rule is considered the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire
True
Who became the ruler of the Mongols after Genghis Khan?
Kublai Khan
What was the main purpose of Marco Polo’s travels to China?
To bring goods directly back to Venice
You won’t see me at all in March, May, or January, but catch me once in June and twice in November. What am I?
The letter "E"