AP exam heimler quiz 1.2

I took the questions and answers from the quizzes that come with the heimler noteguides and turned them into flashcards

Which of the following was a core belief of Judiasm that significantly influenced the development of christianity and islam?

Monotheism

What was Dar al-Islam c. 1200 CE?

The House of Islam including the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia

How did Muhammad’s background as a merchant influence Islamic states prior to 1200?

Islamic states became prosperous due to active trade

What significant development occurred in the islamic world as the Abbasid Caliphate began to fragment

The rise of new political entities dominated by Turkic Peoples

Which of the following was NOT a method through which Islam spread across Afro-Eurasia?

Colonization by European Powers

What were the early foundations of the Seljuk Empire?

They were brought into Dar al-Islam as a military force by the abbasids

What was a significant result of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

It led to the preservation and transfer of Greek philosophical works to Europe

Which Turkic Muslim state arose in South Asia during this period?

The Delhi Sultanate

What was a key factor in the conversion of the Mali Empire to Islam?

Increased trade with the Islamic world

Which Islamic scholar is credited with the invention of trigonometry?

Nasir al-Din al-Tusi

What was one of the major impacts of sufism on the spread of Islam?

It emphasized mysticism and inclusivity, facilitating conversion

Which Turkic Muslim state started with enslaved warriors who rose up to take over Egypt?

The Mamluk Sultanate

What characterized the intellectual climate of the Golden Age of Islam under the Abbasid Caliphate

Significant advancements in science, mathematics, and literature.

What was a common feature of the Seljuk Empire, the Mamluk Sultanate, and the Delhi Sultanate?

The mostly has military rulers and used Sharia Law

What was the primary method through which intellectual innovations were shared within Dar al-Islam

Trade networks