Islam Quiz 2 Review Flashcards
Who was the first caliph?
Abu Bakkar
How did the Umayyads come to power?
They were descendents of the caliph Uthman
Why were the Umayyads unpopular with their people?
Assassinated Ali
Had an extravagant lifestyle
Gave conquered people few rights
Differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims
Sunni:
The caliph should be chosen the the leaders of the Muslim community
The caliph should be only a leader, not a religious authority
Most Muslims are Sunni Muslim
Shiite
Only true successors to the Prophet were descendants of Muhammad were Fatima and Ali
Admire martyrdoms
Caliphs are political and religious leaders
Where did the Umayyads rule from?
Damascus
Why was the Battle of Tours important?
It stopped the spread of Islam in Europe
Who ruled during the Islamic Golden Age?
The Abbasids
5 accomplishments of the Golden Age:
Chess Banking system calligraphy bookmking algebra polo zoology irrigation astronomy art libraries music house of wisdom moved the capital to Baghdad made a strong bureaucracy taxes
What was special/different about Islamic art?
Used geometric patterns and shapes instead of people or animals
Why was trade so successful in the Islamic Empire?
Close to the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, surrounded by many countries, on the Silk Roads, used checks, had uniform currency, spoke Arabic
Who were the Fatimids? How did they come to power?
Descendents of Ali and Fatima
Built an empire in North Africa, Syria and Arabia
How did the Fatimids contribute to the fall of the Empire?
Invasion and crusades
How did the Mongols contribute to the fall of the Empire?
Killed many people, burned Baghdad
Causes for the fall of the Islamic Empire:
Persians
Seljuk Turks
Crusades
Mongols
How did the Persians contribute to the fall of the Islamic empire?
Persian armies invaded Baghdad and the caliph gave up all political power to the new Persian ruler
