Umayyad or Abbasid?
This caliphate quickly moved the capital from Damascus (Syria) to Baghdad (Iraq).
Who are the Abbasids
a term used to mean a Christian fighter, typically from Europe during the 11th -13 centuries
What is a Crusader?
This city located in the Levent is known as the “Holy Land” to the Abrahamic religions, as it is the home of many religious sites
What is Jerusalem?
This group of people from the Turkish dynasties, that played a role in sparking the Crusades, by attempting to prevent Christians from making pilgrimmage to Jerusalem.
Who are the (Seljuk) Turks?
An umbrella term for someone who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ
What is Christianity?
This caliphate ruled during the Islamic “Golden Age” and was known for the significant advancements in many fields, including medicine, mathematics, and astronomy
Who are the Abbasid?
A speech from this influential figure inspired people to begin crusading in 1096.
Who is Pope Urban II?
This term describes things related to the cultivation of land; farming; agriculture
What is agrarian?
A branch of Islam; believe that leaders should be direct descendants of Muhammed
Who are the Shi’a/Shiites?
This word describes the belief in multiple Gods
What is polytheism?
This caliphate was known for its quick expansion of their borders, starting from the center of Arabia and moving outwards
Who are the Umayyads?
This empire joined Crusaders, in an effort to gain back control of lands they had previously lost.
Who is the Byzantine Empire?
This word means to be related or belong to a city or town
What is urban?
A Germanic originated group, who fought with the Crusaders to capture the Holy City of Jerusalem
Who are the Franks?
People who practice Islam, the montheistic religion that is believed to have been reveleaed through Prophet Muhammed, are called this word.
Who are Muslims?
This Caliphate implemented a jizya tax, a tax required for those who lived within the caliphate but did not practice Islam
Who are the Umayyads?
The economy was able to flourish across the Mediterranean.
Cause or Consequence?
What is a consequence of the Crusades?
A geographic area in southwestern Asia between the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. The original homeland of the Arabs and historic center of Islam
What is the Arabian Peninsula? (Asia Minor)
A branch of Islam; believe that spiritual leadership is not a birthright, but must be earned with trust
Who are Sunnis?
These are spiritual leaders believed to be chosen by God, who’s authority is therefore unquestionable
Who are imams?
The caliphate that began intergration of both Arab and non-Arab people into government roles.
Who are the Abbasids?
The winner of the Third Crusade
Who is no one. There was a truce between Muslims and Christians.
Located in modern-day Iraq, this city was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.
What is Baghdad?
This group's invasion caused the destruction/fall of the Abbasid caliphate.
Who are the Mongols?
The act of fasting (sawm), making a pilgrimage (hajj), and donating portions of your income (zakat) are all mandatory under these core beliefs and practices.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?