The early arab world Flashcards

1
Q

the arab world was first united under

A

islam

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2
Q

what is the middle east mostly made out of

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desert

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3
Q

the most important factor in the middle estearn agriculture is to have

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sufficient water for irrating plants

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4
Q

travelers and merchants moved across the middle east in

A

Caravans

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5
Q

the basic level of arab social organization was the

A

clan

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6
Q

before islam, most arabs were

A

pagans

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7
Q

the founder of islam is

A

muhammad

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8
Q

beforehe received his revaltion form god, Muhammad was a

A

teachure

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9
Q

the holy book of islam is

A

Qur’an

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10
Q

islam is based on the

A

five pillars

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11
Q

during the holy month of Ramadan, devout muslims must

A

fast during daylight hours

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12
Q

before a prayor a muslim must

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purify themselves by washing

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13
Q

muslims consider charity as

A

good for the soul

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14
Q

at prayer, muslims must

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face the city of mecca

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15
Q

all muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage to

A

mecca

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16
Q

after the death of Muhammad, the ruler of the arabs was called a

A

caliph

17
Q

what is not part of the caliphs duties

A

interpreter of the Qur’an

18
Q

after the death of ali 661, islam

A

split into two main factions

19
Q

UNDER THE ABBASIDS, THE ISLAMIC CAPITAL WAS MOVED TO

A

baghdad

20
Q

which form of artistian expression is usually forbidden under islam

A

Muhammad and other realigous leaders

21
Q

the center of most of most Islamic cities were dominated by

A

the homes of the rich

22
Q

arab cities were organized in such a way that

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people and industries were intermingled.

23
Q

under the Abbasids, women were expected to

A

have few rights

24
Q

which of the following could be found in Islamic cities

A

all of the above

25
Q

Pillar 1

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Declare faith say “ there is no god but god and he has no partners

26
Q

Pillar 2

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Pray often to Allah to god, face city of meca

27
Q

Pillar 3

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Charity good for soul

28
Q

Pillar 4

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Fasting during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan

29
Q

Pillar 5

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take pilgrimage to meca