Middle East/Islamic Empire Flashcards
(26 cards)
4 physical features ~ Arabian peninsula
Oases
Coastal plains
Mountains
Desert
WHERE arabs became sedentary
Oases ~ provided food
Water
Plant life
Date trees with many uses
Similarity between nomads and sedentary people
Organized into tribes
Why was the Arabian peninsulas location important
Center of trade routes between Africa
Asia
Europe
What did the muslims consider muhammad to be
The prophet or messenger of god
What book has gods words
Laws
Moral teachings
Given by angel gabriel
Qur’an
Sunnah
Has practices
Customs
Traditions of muslims
Through Muhammad’s examples and teachings
Similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Monotheistic Similar holy books Shared prophets such as Abraham and Moses Began in Middle East Jerusalem is an important city
Trade
Provided with things they needed
Basic duties of muslims
Five pillars of Islam
Five pillars in English
Profession of faith Daily worship Almsgiving Fasting Pilgrimage
City muslims pray towards
Mecca
Forbidden to do according to shari’ah
Eat pork
Drink alcohol
Gamble
Why conquer new lands
Expand empire Spread religion Gain new resources Exchange ideas More goods
Conflict between muslims
Who had the right to become muhammads caliph/successor
Sunni muslims
Anyone could become caliph
why was Baghdad Córdoba and Cairo important
Centers of learning and trade
Mathematics
Algebra
Geometric patterns/floral
Decorated mosques
Located city of Mecca
Astrolabe
Compass
House of wisdom
Translated Greek Persian and Indian texts
Why did he Islamic empire maintain its power for so long
Cultural exchange and influence
Used to help illnesses
Pharmacies
Herbal medicines
How did muslims gain converts to Islam
Allowing them to pay a lower tax (tribute) than christians and Jews
