The Islamic World C12

How was religion used to maintain control over peoples of the Islamic empires?

• There is no separation between Islamic law and religion; breaking the law is disobeying Allah

• All peoples of the Islamic Empires were expected to convert to Islam

• Other religions were eliminated from new territories

• Religions like Judaism and Christianity were combined to form a new religion

How did the Geography of the Arabian Peninsula work to promote trade and also spread the ideas of Islam?

• The Arabian peninsula connects Africa, Asia, and Europe allowing Muslims to trade and spread Islam with all three continents.

• The Arabian Peninsula had a tropical climate making travel across it easy

• There was a lot of water in the Arabian Peninsula making travel by boat the main method

• Other civilizations would come to the Arabian Peninsula to trade with the Arabs

How were Constantinople and the Mediterranean Sea ideal locations for conflict between Christian and Islamic cultures?

• The Mediterranean Sea was a key location for trade; defeating the other culture meant full control over the area.

• The terrain was very flat so many different groups fought for land there

• There were few resources in this area making it necessary to fight over them

• The Mediterranean Sea was the only source of fresh water

How did the interaction between the Islamic civilization and Western civilizations impact science and enhance technology?

• Many advanced methods in surgery, architecture, and education exist because of the achievements made by the Islamic civilizations.

• Muslims created a lot of inventions that are obsolete and of no use today

• The Islamic civilization invented coffee allowing western civilization to stay awake for longer ours and complete more tasks

• There was no true impact, Islamic civilizations did not share much with the western world

What TWO types of life existed in the Arabian Peninsula?

• Nomadic and Sedentary

• Pneumatic and Sedimentary

• Traders and Farmers

• Rich and Poor

This man introduced a new religion to the people of Arabia.

• Muhammad

• Allah

• Abu Bakr

• Jesus of Nazareth

This holy book of Islam is believed by Muslims to be the exact word of Allah.

• Qur’an

• Shariah

• Sunnah

• Bible

This is the name of the most important shrine to Muslims and is located in Mecca.

• Kaaba

• Hajj

• Ramadan

• Shariah

Which is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?

• Shariah

• Hajj

• Fasting

• Prayer

How is Islamic law different from law in the United States?

• United States law is not based on religion

• Islamic Law has different laws in each state

• Islamic laws are written for all to see

• Islamic law is not different from law in the United States