Chapter 10- The Muslim World/China/Japan Flashcards
Where was Mohammed born?
Mecca
When was Mohammed born?
Around 570-580 AD
Who did Mohammed marry and what did it do for him?
He married a wealthy widow that raised his social class
What did Mohammed receive at the age of 40?
A message from archangel Gabriel
What kind pf religion is Islamic?
Monotheistic
What is the God of Islam?
Allah
What is the place of worship for Muslims?
Mosque
What is the Muslim spiritual book that is like the bible?
Koran
How many times did Muslims pray a day?
5
Where did Muslims face when they prayed?
They faced Mecca
What is the holiest month of the year for a Muslim?
Ramadon
In 622 A.D. Muhammed was forced to what?
Flee to Medina
Where did military campaigns spread Islam to?
Arabian Penninsula
Who were the Seljuks?
Nomads who came from Central Asia
When did the Seljuks move from Central Asia?
The early middle ages
Where did the Seljuks go?
Persia and Western Asia
What did the Seljuks convert to?
Islam
What century did the Seljuk’s expansion go to?
12th century
The Seljuks split into smaller groups ruled by who?
Seljuk Princes
A new group of Turks emerged under the leadership of whom?
Osman the 1st
When did Osman rule?
1280-1326 A.D.
What was the name of the empire Osman created?
Ottoman Empire
What is another word for king in the Muslim world?
Sultan
Who was the First Sultan?
Osman
Who takes over the Ottoman empire to be the 2nd Sultan?
Orkan the 1st
When did Orkan rule?
1326-1359