Spread of Islam and Islamic Culture Unit 5 Topic 2

What empire succeeded the Umayyad Empire?

Abbasid Empire

The Abbasids moved their capital to __________.

Baghdad

What mathematical concept was created during the Abbasid period?

Algebra

The reliance on __________ and experimentation was significant in Abbasid science.

scientific observation

What number system, involving the concept of zero, was utilized during this period?

Arabic numerals

In Abbasid art and architecture, images of living things were discouraged because __________.

only Allah could create life.

Select the art form characterized as 'the art of beautiful handwriting' in the Islamic world.

Calligraphy

Who were the warriors for Islam, known as ghazis?

Anatolian Turks

Who was the most successful ghazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire?

Osman

What city did Constantinople become after its capture by the Ottomans?

Istanbul

In which century did the Safavids rise to power?

1500’s

What was the new capital of the Safavid Empire?

Isfahan

What was the meaning of 'abdication' in a monarchical context?

When a monarch steps down/resigns from the throne.

The Persian rulers of the Seljuks were referred to as __________.

Shah.

What significant event occurred in 1722 regarding the Safavid leader?

The last Safavid shah abdicated.

What was the role of the vizier in the Seljuk Empire?

The top advisor to the ruler.

Which empire struggled to maintain control, leading to the breakup of territories like Spain?

Abbasid Empire.