Middle East Study Cards Flashcards
Where is the Arabian Peninsula located?
South of Iraq, and across the red sea from eastern Africa.
What did nomadic tribes in the Arabian Peninsula do? (Describe Nomads)
The nomads traveled around in search of water. They had no fixed homes.
Where is Mecca and Medina located?
Mecca and Medina are located on the Arabian peninsula. Muhammad was born in Mecca.
Who is Muhammad?
Muhammad was the prophet of the Islamic religion. He gained many followers.
What is monotheism?
Monotheism is the belief in only one god.
What are Abrahamic religions?
Abrahamic religions included Judaism, Jewish, Christianity, and Islamic.
How was Islam spread under Muhammad?
Islam was spread under Muhammad primarily through his personal teaching and preaching in Mecca and Medina, where he established a group of followers.
What is the Qur’an? What language is it written in?
The Qur’an is their religious book of thought. It was written in Arabic.
What is Hijra?
The Arabic word for migration.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam? What is the practice for each one?
The five pillars of islam are tasks to complete in one’s lifetime.
When was the golden age of the Middle East?
The golden age was a time of prosperity that lasted 500 years. It lasted from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
What is a site of encounter?
A site of encounter is a place where people of different backgrounds can come together and trade.
Why is Baghdad a sight of encounter? Where is Baghdad located?
Baghdad is a site of encounter because it is located along the silk road, and has easy access to waterways. Many people could come and discuss religions, and trade goods.
What are some innovations that came from Baghdad?
Some innovations from Baghdad included excelling at geometry and math, literature, philosophy, medicine, and ceramics.
What caused Baghdad to decline during the Middle Ages?
Baghdad declined because of natural causes(fires, droughts, floods, ect…), and mongol raids and invasions.
