world history midterm review Flashcards
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in Muslim religious use is often translated as a prophetic ‘traditions’ meaning the corpus of the reports of the teachings, deed, and sayings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
hadith
it was updated and changed throughout the years
it was more known
astronomy
(1100s) muslim philosopher who lived in Cordoba. He was criticized for trying to blend Aristotle’s and Plato’s views with those of Islam. He argued that Greek philosophy and Islam both had the same goal: to find the truth
Ibn Rushd
Muhammad’s departure from Mecca to Medina in AD 622, prompted by the opposition of the merchants of Mecca and marking the consolidation of the first Muslims community
hegira
a navigational technique to better determine their location at sea
astrolabe
body of law governing the lives of the Muslims
Sharia
a Muslim who seeks to achieve direct contact with God through mystical means. They rejected the luxurious life of the Umayyads and lived a life of poverty in hope for a spiritual path
Sufis
he was a Persian philosopher, astronomer, poet, and physician.
Ibn Sina
to be a muslim, all believers have to carry out duties: Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, and Pilgrimage
Five Pillars of Islam
“striving” and can refer to the inner struggle against evil. It is also in the Quran to mean an armed struggle against unbelievers
Jihad
west african kingdom that grew rich from taxing and controlling trade and that established an empire in the 9th-11th centuries AD
Ghana
largest deserts in the north
Sahara
an upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, gravestone
stelae
market town
oasis
Aksum’s chief seaport
Adulis
African city
Mogadishu
a flat, grassy plain
savanna
a west African empire that flourished from 1235 to the 1400s and grew rich from trade
Mali
occupied the throne in the kingdom of Aksum and the kingdom reached its height. (bw AD 325-360). First conquered the part of the Arabian peninsula.
Ezana
replaced the son of Sunni Ali and took power. excellent administrator. set up efficient tax system and chose able officials. Appointed officials to serve as ministers of the treasury, army, navy, and agriculture. The empire was well thrive in his power.
Askia Muhammad
found in the rain forest. Its presence prevented Africans from using cattle, donkeys, and horses to farm near the rain forests. Deadly insect also prevented invaders
Tsetse fly
a curving wall up to 36 ft high and 15 ft thick
Great Enclosure
consists of young people within a region who are born during a certain time period. Each passes together through clear life stages. ceremonies happen to do it. Men and women are different in this and had its own duties and importance
age-sets
Mali’s first great leader came to power by crushing a cruel leader. He became Mali’s emperor. He otok over the kingdom of Ghana and the trading cities of Kumbi and Walata. New capital- Niani.
Sundiata
