Chapter 13 Concepts Flashcards
Those migrating into a certain region.
pilgrims
Monotheistic religion announced by the prophet Muhammed, Quran is the holy book
Islam
The list of Muhammed’s sayings, not inspired by God.
Sharia
The only polygamist artifact spared upon the return to Mecca.
Ka’ba
The supporters of the Ali caliphate family.
Shia
(661-750), solved the problem of succession after assassination of Ali, merchant clan, network of alliances brought stability.
Ummayad Dynasty
Islamic migration to Medina.
Hijra
What was the profession of Muhammed?
Merchant
‘The community of the faithful,’ Muhammed organized his followers into a cohesive community
Umma
‘The Struggle,’ obligation to convert the unfaithful
Jihad
The special head tax put on conquered people who didn’t convert.
Jizya
Political party in favor of Abu Bakr as Muslim caliphate.
Sunnis
The chief leader of the rebellion that brought the Ummayad Dynasty to an end.
Abu al-Abbas
Founded by Abu-al-Abbas, in favor of peace, not military
The Abbasid Dynasty
The capital city of the Abbasid Dynasty
Baghdad