Vocab
What is the meaning of the word monotheism?
Belief in one god
Most societies on the pre-Islamic Arabian Peninsula were...
Tribal and not centralized
According to Islamic tradition, in 610 CE, _____________ received an important message from god.
Muhammad
This dynasty was founded in _______ and established their capital in ________
661 CE, Damascus
The Abbasids moved their capital to ______________.
Baghdad
What is the meaning of polytheism?
The belief in multiple gods
After the rise of Islam, government on the Arabian Peninsula became more...
Centralized and Organized
According to tradition, Muhammad received his message from the angel ______________.
Gabriel
Damascus is located in this country.
Syria
The Abbasids ruled during a period with these thing flourished in the Islamic world.
Art, Architecture, Education, and Literature,
What is the meaning of the word "peninsula?"
A body of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
These groups formed the backbone of the Arab society before the rise of Islam.
Clans and Tribes
The revelations given to Muhammad were written down into a book called the _________.
Qur'an
The Umayyads built these two things in great abundance.
Roads, Mosques
The Abbasid Caliphate failed due to...
Government corruption and Invasions
What is the meaning of the word/phrase "Medieval/Middle Ages?"
A period of time in history denoted by the fall of the Roman Empire and before the Renaissance. Also characterized by feudalistic (Kings, Lords, Peasants, Agriculture, War) governing systems throughout Europe and other parts of the world.
What are some of the challenges of societies not having a central government?
Potential: conflict, chaos, inefficient economy, other answers will vary
Mohammed preached _______________, the belief in one god.
monotheism
The Umayyads had a policy of ___________ that angered many minority groups in their society.
Discrimination
This group burned Baghdad to the ground in 1258 CE
The Mongolian Empire
What is the meaning of the phrase "Abrahamic Religions?"
This term refers to the 3 monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that share a belief in the same god. They also revere Abraham as one of the earliest and most important prophets.
Before the rise of Islam, Mecca was known as a center for these two things.
Religion (Various Gods) / Trade
Muhammad was forced to flee from Mecca to Medina for this reason.
He angered the leaders of Mecca with his religious message.
What are some benefits/drawbacks of building an empire of conquered nations? Give at least 2 answers for both.
Answers will vary
The Abbasids and the Umayyads connected these two massive trade networks.
The Silk Road / Tran-Saharan Trade Route