What is cultural diffusion?

Spread of ideas and items from one culture to another

The location of the Islamic lands allowed for

Trade between Asia, Africa and Europe

What does tribute mean?

a payment or gift made to show respect or gratitude to a leader.

A mosque is a Muslim place of worship.

What was the main reason Caliph al-Mansur chose Baghdad as his new capital, moving it from Damascus?

The site was between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and was a crossroads of major trade routes.

The minbar and the niche in a mosque are located next to each other and serve which two combined purposes?

Giving the sermon and indicating the direction of Mecca.

How did the acceptance of the Arabic language help to promote learning across the Islamic Empire?

It allowed scholars from Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East to easily exchange ideas and build on each other's work.

What was the most important practical use of astronomy for Muslims, beyond simply studying the universe?

To improve navigational tools to locate the direction of Mecca and figure out exact prayer times.

What key technological advance did Muslims use to manage scarce water resources in hot and dry lands?

Restoring old irrigation systems, building dams, and improving underground wells.

How did Muslim scientists improve the understanding of the Earth’s size in medieval times?

They improved on ancient Greek calculations to get a measure of Earth's circumference close to the correct value.

What is the primary function of the astrolabe that made it essential for sailors at sea?

It computes time based on the location of the sun or stars, which helps pinpoint a sailor's location.

Which mathematical concept introduced by Muslim scholars from India was a 'big help to business and trade' because it made calculations easier than older systems like Roman numerals?

Arabic numerals and the concept of zero

What public health principle did Muslim doctors understand by establishing separate wards in hospitals for surgical patients and people with contagious diseases?

The importance of infection control and preventing the spread of disease.

What significant contribution did Persian doctor al-Razi make to medicine regarding infections and disease?

He discovered that infections were caused by bacteria and helped diagnose smallpox and measles.

What did Sufi poets like Rabi’a and Rumi primarily use their work to express?

An intense personal experience of love and devotion for God.

What was the key difference in how polo and chess were adopted in the Muslim world?

Polo quickly became popular among the wealthy because horses were status symbols, while chess was popular at all levels of society.

Islam Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What means surrender to the will of God?

Back

Islam

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What city was the birthplace of Muhammad?

Back

Mecca

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Muhammad's job before receiving a message from God?

Back

Trader

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Before Muhammad, most Arabians believed in...

Back

Many gods

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Arabian city became wealthy from trade?

Back

Mecca

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who told Muhammad to teach there is only one god?

Back

Gabriel

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is monotheism?

Back

Belief in one god

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