Middle East - Islamic Empire Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Middle East also called?
A
Umayyad Dynasty
2
Q
Who was the Islamic empire established by?
A
Established by the Sunni
3
Q
What are the 3 important facts about the middle east Islamic empire?
A
- Arabic = official languages
- Gold and silver coins
- Tolerant but non-muslims pay more taxes
4
Q
Where was the middle east Islamic empire’s growth?
A
North Africa, Middle East, Spain/France
5
Q
Who was the middle east Islamic empire decline by them?
A
- Non-muslims demands equal treatment
- Rebels
- Another Sunni dynasty was born, the Abbasid Dynasty
