The Rise of Islamic Empires Flashcards
Islam: Why was their a disagreement among Islam?
Because Muhammed died.
Islam: Muhammed died and what was the disagreement over?
It was over who would be the succesor.
Islam: What did the Shia/Shiite believe in or mean?
They believed that the successor had to be related to Muhammad.
Islam: Explain Caliphates.
The reign or rule of a chief muslim ruler or caliph.
Islam: Who had to be given special taxes?
Non-Muslims
Islam: Who did the muslims have to be nice to?
People of the book (bible)
Islam: What was the First factor that contributed to success for the Umayyad Empire?
Jihad.
Islam: Explain the first factor in the umayyad empire; Jihad.
They had to present the message of islam.
And a justified attack against people who want to destroy their religion.
Islam: What was the second factor that contirbuted to success in the umayyad empire?
Byzantine.
Islam: Explain the second factor of the Umayyan empire; Byzantine.
This empire, as well as the persian empire were weak during the 8th century.
Islam: What 3 things did Abbasid caliphate create?
Windmills, Papermaking, and Gunpoweder.
islam: What was the point of the Baghdad house of wisdom?
It was used for research, algebra, science, preservation of 400,000 texts, and Astronomy.
Islam: What religion was well recieved by low caste members in india?
Islam.
Islam: All people were equal… according to whom?
Islam.
Islam: What was the Dehli Sultanante?
An empire ushered in an Indian culture renaisssance.
