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__________________ is a Muslin house of worship.
Mosque
____________ is the journey of Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah.
Hijrah
_______ is a covered market that is crucial part of every Muslim city/town.
Bazaar
________________ was the Islamic philosopher credited with writing commentary on Aristotle’s surviving works.
Ibn-Rushd
_________________________ is the crier that calls the Muslim faithful to prayer five times a day from a mosque’s market.
Muezzin
How did trade route expansion negatively affect the early Arab Empire?
Tensions increased
What is common between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
all monotheistic
Why did Muhammad have few followers in the beginning?
fear
How was Abu Bakr able to unite the Muslim world?
Political/Religious uprisings
Which of the following factors weakened the Umayyad dynasty?
Financial trouble
What happened to farming in the Nile, Tigris, & Euphrates river valleys as centers grew?
farmer independence
What does Islamic law say about slaves?
fair treatment
What are some examples of Islamic advancements?
Algebra/paper
Which piece of literature is enjoyed today for its unusual plots & characters?
The 1001 Nights
In less than 100 years, the ___________ Empire had conquered all territories.
Muslim
Under ___________law, it was considered a good act to free slaves.
Islamic
Ibn Sina is best known for his contributions in which area?
Algebra
________________ was disturbed by the tension between rich/poor of Islam.
Muhammad
The Abbasid Empire established their capital in Baghdad since it was close to ________?
trade
The 1001 Nights incorporates tales from many cultures. What does this tell us about the nature of Islamic society?
Cultures conquered people. Their ideas, values, and beliefs influenced the Muslims.
Describe the impact of Mongols on the Islamic Empire.
* The Mongols invaded much of the known world in the early 13th century.
* They were destructive in their conquests, burning cities to the ground, destroying dams, & reducing farming.
* They seized Persia & Mesopotamia, bringing an end to the Abbasid caliphate.
Explain how scientific advances of the Islamic civilizations made an impact on the Western world
* Islamic scholars made contributions to mathematics & natural sciences that were passed on to the West.
* Muslims adopted & passed on the numerical system of India.
* The mathematical discipline of Algebra was created & still used today.
* An astrolabe was invented for sailors to navigate.
* A medical encyclopedia for formed to be aware of certain diseases.
Explain the role of women in the Islamic world.
* Women had the right to the fruits of their work & to own & inherit property.
* Every woman had a male guardian.
* They were secluded to their homes.
* They were required to cover almost all parts of their bodies when appearing in public.
Explain the significance of the message given to Muhammad by Gabriel.
* Muhammad believed the message given to him by Gabriel was the final revelations of Allah.
* The Quran played a large role in this.
* The Quran contains the ethical guidelines & laws by which Muslims are to live.
* The Quran defined a way of life for the people.
* The message was the beginning of the Islamic civilizations.
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