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
Which 2 groups would go to become fanatic muslims?
Gazis and Jannissaries
How many Janissarries were there?
100,000
When did Murad 1st rule?
1359-1389
Where did Murad conquer?
Brusa to Adrinople in Thrace
After expanding in power what city did they hope to take?
Constantantinople
What group turned back the Ottomans on they’re trip?
Monguls
Who led the Moguls to turn around Ottomans?
Muhammed II
When did Muhammed II take Constantantinople?
1453
What was the Delhi sultanate like?
The Ottoman
Who began the conquest of the city?
Muhammed of Ghor
When did Muhammed of Ghor begin his conquest?
1192
What happened upon Muhammed of Ghor’s death?
A general took over
What was the dynasty called that the general lead?
The slave dynasty
Who invaded Delhi in 1398?
Tamerlane
What was Tamerlane’s nickname?
Timor the Lame
Who was Tamerlane a descendant of?
Genghis Khan
Where did Tamerlane conquer and what did he destroy?
He conquered Persia and destroyed Delhi sultanate
From 1400-1402, Tamerlane captured Baghdad and attacked Syria to defeat who?
The Ottoman
What did Tamerlane want, but fell short by dying in 1405
China
When did the Tang Dynasty rule?
618-907 A.D.
When did the Sung Dynasty rule?
960-1279 A.D.
When did the Ming Dynasty rule?
1368-1644 A.D.
What were somethings associated with China?
Magnetic compass
Paper money
Moveable type
Gunpowder
Who led the Monguls?
Genghis Khan
Where did the Monguls conquer?
Asia to Russia
When did Ganghis Khan die?
1227
Who was Genghis Khan’s grandson?
Kublai Khan
What did he name his capital which is today Beijing?
Khanback
What dynasty was associated with Kublai Khan?
Yuan Dynasty
Who did Kublai establish relationships with?
The West
Who were welcomed by Kublai Khan to enter the empire?
Franciscan Friars and the Polos
Who was the father of Marco Polo?
Niccolo
Who was Marco Polo’s uncle?
Matteo
How long did Marco Polo stay in China?
1275-1292 A.D.
What happened when Marco Polo got back from China?
He was sent to jail for heresy
What did Marco Polo do to prove his experiences in China?
He wrote a book called “Adventures of Marco Polo”
Who were the Samurai?
Warriors under Shogun leadership
What did the Samurai practice?
Bashedo
What is Bashedo?
Way of the warrior
