Geography & Trade
Which best describes the climate of the Arabian Peninsula:
A. Hot and dry desert with few natural bodies of water
or
B. Cool temperatures due to high elevation and many mountains
A. Hot and dry desert with few natural bodies of water
How far did Islam spread during the Arab Muslim Empire?
From Spain and across North Africa in the West all the way across the Arabian Peninsula and into Persia (now Iran).
What is a Caliph?
An Arab-Muslim religious and political leader after the death of Mohammad.
List one Medical Achievement that was made during the Islamic Golden Age.
Medical Encyclopedia with every known disease and treatment at the time. Published in 1025.
Who were considered "People of the Book" in the Muslim Empires?
Christians and Jews
What about the geography of the Islamic Empire helped its economy to succeed?
Being centrally located allowed for accessible land and sea trade with Asia, Africa, and Europe
Describe the spread of Islam during the Arab conquests
Islam spread inside and outside of the new empire...conquest comes first, conversion comes second.
What is the leader of a Non-Arab Muslim state called?
A Sultan
Name at least two Mathematical achievements made during the Islamic Golden Age
Options:
1. Discovery of zero
2. Improvements in Algebra
3. Arabic Numerals
Which Non-Arab Muslim empire was located in Persia (now Iran), claimed direct relation to Ali, and was known for its art and culture?
Safavid Empire
What are the two ways that Muslim traders traveled?
1. Land - Camel Caravan
2. Sea - dhow
This non-Arab Muslim empire was the largest and had a strong army...
Ottoman Empire
Which group of people wanted the Caliph to be a direct relative of Muhammad?
Shia Muslims
What characteristics made Baghdad a great center of learning?
Rulers built libraries and universities, scholars came from all over the world to share ideas and look back on what Greek thinkers had done. The unified empire helps this!
What happened to India after the fall of the Gupta empire?
India divided into smaller states and kingdoms with their own rulers AND Hinduism and Buddhism continued to be the main religions of the region