Guided Notes: The Islamic Golden Age

The Arabian peninsula became a new center of __________ after the collapse of the old Roman empire.

• trade

• agriculture

• warfare

• art

The Prophet Muhammad was born into a __________ family.

• merchant

• farming

• warrior

• artisan

Muhammad was exposed to multiple religions, including: - __________ - __________ - __________

• Christianity, Judaism, local Arabian religions

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism

• Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism

• Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Norse mythology

The Spread of Islam 1. Muhammad built a new religion based on teachings from __________ and __________.

• Judaism, Christianity

• Hinduism, Buddhism

• Zoroastrianism, Taoism

• Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology

His teachings were later written down in the __________.

• Qur'an

• Torah

• Vedas

• Bible

Muhammad's message was popular among:

• poor, slaves

• rich merchants

• tribal leaders

• royal families

The Spread of Islam 4. Key religious principle: Preached against __________ wealth and supported __________ programs.

• excessive, charity

• limited, military

• moderate, educational

• shared, agricultural

Muhammad called himself the "__________ of the Prophets"

• Seal

• Light

• Sword

• Guide

After his death, a __________ (successor) was chosen to lead

• caliph

• scribe

• merchant

• vizier

The Abbasid Caliphate established capital in __________ to control trade routes

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

• Cordoba