Unit 3 Flashcards
Judaism
Founded by Abraham. Jerusalem is known as the holy land that was under control of military rules. Jesus was Jewish. Moses is a proper. Holy boom is the Torah. They believed Jesus was a prophet, not the messiah.God is called Yahweh.
Christianity
Founded by Jesus. God is called God. Spread in the Roman Empire. Holy book is the Bible. Believe God sent Jesus ad both a prophet and the messiah.
Islam
Came in the middle of the seventh century. Muhammad was the founder and prophet. Muhammad grew up in Mecca. Mecca and Medina became their holy sites. Holy book is the Quarantine. God is Allah.
Similarities Between Christianity and Judaism
Believes Jesus to be a prophet. Used the Bible for sacred text.
Similarities Between Judaism and Islam
Jesus is the prophet. Jesus and messiah. Dietary restrictions.
Similarities Between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
Believed that Gabriel was sent by God. Believe in the same God. Started in Europe in the Middle East.
Similarities Between Christianity and Islam
Much tension between tribes. Believe in the resurrection.
Hajj
Pilgrimage made to Mecca by Mansa Musa.
Mansa Musa
Famous for his Hajj, and the richest man ever known.
Positives of the Hajj
It gained Mali closer ties with the Islamic world, and increased trade between Mali and the Muslim empire. Gained great wealth for the kingdom.
Negatives of the Hajj
It started the slave trade. It caused many downfalls as he overspent which affected them for years.
Kingdom of Mali
They established trade routes used for centuries. They converted to Islam, and blended with African traditions and beliefs.
Kingdom of Ghana
Extremely rich. Their greatness was because of organization, control of trade and commerce, and a strong military force.
Kingdom of Songhai
Started as a fishing community. Their government was organized, and had a well trained army. Became one of the largest kingdoms in West Africa. Controlled gold to the south and salt to the north. Over 2,000 miles. Trading books.
Fall of African city-states
Moroccan Invasion. Africans were taken to America. Their important things were taken with the enslaved. Africans were scattered.