1.6 The Rise of Islam

Who was the messenger of God (Allah) and prophet of Allah’s monotheistic faith?

Mohammed

Who is Mohammed?

Messenger of God and a prophet of Allah’s monotheistic faith. Last prophet and direct descendant of Abraham

What were some of Mohammed’s accomplishments?

• United tribes of Arabia under articles of a single faith

• Conquer and controlled most of Arabian Peninsula

Islam is based on the teachings of

Mohammed

When did Islam begin spreading?

In the 7th century AD

What became the center of Islamic moral and ethical conduct?

Koran

What is the Koran?

the central holy book of Islam

What system of government did Mohammed establish?

Theocracy - a government based on Islamic principles and laws.

Who ruled the Muslim empire?

Arab caliphs

Arabs conquered much of the ____ and ____ empires, including ____ and _____.

Arabs conquered much of the Byzantine and Persian empires, including North Africa, and Spain.

What battle resulted in Franks halting Muslim expansion in Europe?

Battle of Tours in 732 AD

What is the significance of the Battle of Tours in 732 AD?

Resulted in Franks halting Muslim expansion in Europe

How long did Muslim Spain last?

711 to 1031 AD

Which dynasty increased Arab lands?

Umayyad

What event led the capital to move to Baghdad?

When Abbasids overthrew the Umayyads

What events occurred when Turks assumed leadership of the Muslim world?

a. The Seljuks fought the crusaders and regained lost land.

b. Mongols invaded the eastern Muslim Empire.

c. The Ottoman Empire expanded territory and lasted for many centuries.

d. Constantinople was the center of the Ottoman Empire.

What were two aspects of Islamic civilization that developed the framework for prosperity?

Government and religion

Arabs ____ the cultures of the peoples they conquered

preserved

Religious _____ led to the spread of new ideas

pilgrimages

What led to a high standard of living in cities?

Trade and commerce

What also served as a vehicle for cultural exchange between the Arab and western worlds?

Military expansion

What were two factors that helped trade expand?

No taxation and strong banking practices

Who was known for spreading Islamic culture by traveling widely?

Ibn Battuta

Muslim works on ___, ___, and ____ were highly advanced

Medicine, astronomy, mathematics