Rise of Islam
Who founded Islam?
Muhammad
What name would the Islamic Empire rise under?
The Caliphate
Who were the Franks?
Germanic people who originated along the lower Rhine River.
Who was Pope Leo?
Bishop of Rome
When did Muhammad die?
632
What is the Quran?
The Quran is the Holy Bible book of the Muslims
How did the Arabs defeat the greater Byzantine and Sassanid forces?
Their better mobility, flexibility, and the weakened state of the empires due to warfare.
Who was Pepin?
First king of the Carolingian dynasty and father of Charlemagne.
When did Peppin Die?
September 24th, 768
Who were the Arabs of Mecca?
Merchants, Traders, Pilgrims.
Who were the Sassanids?
The Sassanids were an ancient Iranian dynasty.
What two powers would the Rashiduns battle in order to grow their borders.
The Byzantium Empire and the Persian Empire.
When did Pepin become a king?
751
Who became king of the Franks after Pepin died?
Charlemagne
Muhammad was claimed to be visited by what angel?
Angel Gabriel
What lands did Islam originate in?
Islam originated in The Arabian Peninsula.
By 651, How would the Middle East appear?
The Persian empire was conquered and the Byzantine empire was smaller.
What was the Umayyad Caliphate?
The first major Islamic dynasty
What Emperor did Charlemgane become crowned of?
Emperor of the Romans.
Where did Muhammad and his followers flee to?
City of Medina
Why did the Arabs look to grab more territory?
The Arabs wanted to spread Islam.
What are the significances of Islamic expanision during this time period?
The religion got bigger.
What new power surfaced in Western Europe decades after the fall of Western Rome?
Multiple Germanic Kingdoms.
What was the Carolingian Renaissance?
Actions taken by the Frankish State to rebuild their culture.
After Muhammad's death, what was his Arab - Islamic empire left to?
The first of the Caliphs