The+Rise+of+Islam

LJ, JK, KK, **//Vocabulary:// ** 1. Bedouins: Nomadic herders (used camels to cross deserts for seasonal pastureland)  2.The Quran: The sacred text of Islam  3. Islam: The religion of one who "submits themselves to God"; meaning "submission"  4. Muslim: One who submits; follows Islam  5. Mecca: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Birthplace of Muhammad, where he left to Yathrib because of threat of murder, and the peoples' fear of neglecting idols and disturbing pilgrim trade; (returned to Mecca in 630 to destroy idols) <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">6. Beliefs of Islam: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">7. Five Duties (Pillars): <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">8. People of the Book: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Jews and Christians referred to in the Quran; spiritually superior to polytheistic idol worshipers <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">9. Sharia: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Islamic system of law that regulates moral conduct, family life, business practices, government, and other aspects of the community; interpreted by Quran........ KK <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">10. Caliph: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Successor to Muhammad <span style="color: rgb(240, 6, 244); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">11. Sunni: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> The branch of Islam whose members acknowledge the first four caliphs as the rightful successors of Muhammad; believe that caliphs should be chosen as leaders <span style="color: rgb(215, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">12. Shiites: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The branch of Islam whose members acknowledge Ali and his descendants as the rightful successors of Muhammad; believe that caliphs should be descendants, divinely inspired to be leaders <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">13. Schism: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A split or division, especially a formal split within a Christian church <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">14. Sufis: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Muslim mystics who sought communion with God through meditation, fasting, and other rituals <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">15. Umayyads: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A dynasty that ruled the Muslim Empire from 661 to 750 and later established a kingdom in al-Andalus <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">16. Sultan: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">An authority in the Muslim world <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">17. Dar al-Islam: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">House/abode of Islam, peace; area that linked diverse people through Islam. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">18. Sakk: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Arabic word for a check - developed system of banks, checks, credit <span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">19. Calligraphy: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The art of beautiful handwriting - used on art, wrote verses of Quran in calligraphy <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">20. Arabesque: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">An intricate design composed of curved lines that suggest floral shapes; pattern used on rugs, glass...LJ <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">21. Al-jabr: <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Arabic word for Algebra - developed by al-Khwarizmi <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">22. Hindu-Muslim differences - <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">23. Suleiman the Magnificent - <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ottoman sultan during Golden Age - "lawgiver", conquered land, ruled largest empire, strengthened government. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">24. Mosque - <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> (masjids) houses of worship <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">25. Allah - <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Muslim word for God <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">26. Hijra - <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Yathrib <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 213); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">27. Medina - <span style="color: rgb(96, 246, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> means "City of the Prophet of Allah"; where Muhammad controlled from after hijra; where Muhammad was buried - JK <span style="color: rgb(11, 249, 177); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(243, 237, 53); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(20, 245, 231); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">28. Muhammad- <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(96, 246, 153);"> The creator of this new form of religion: Islam, the messenger of God: heard the voice of God in the cave; was a merchant in his time, soon after, merchants became respected among Muslims because of him; Main, key idea: Islam continued to spread AFTER the death of Muhammad because of the fact that he took the time to acquaint other cities with his religion DURING his lifetime-KK <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. **//__Muhammad's life:__//** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 245, 231); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">2. <span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**//__Muslim Golden Age:__//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> JK <span style="color: rgb(199, 15, 166); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Society and the Economy <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Art and Literature <span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Learning <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">3. //__<span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Spread of Islam** __// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 4. //__<span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Appeal of Islam** __// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5. //**__The Five Pillars of Islam:__**// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="color: rgb(89, 203, 248); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">6. //**__<span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Hindu and Islam Beliefs: __**// <span style="color: rgb(199, 15, 166); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Hindu <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(199, 15, 166); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Muslim <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(158, 234, 11); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">7. //__**<span style="color: rgb(238, 23, 172);">The Quran: **__// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">8. //**__<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">Sharia: __**// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 9. //**__<span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Caliphs: __**// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">10. **<span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> //__<span style="color: rgb(241, 9, 203); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Spread of Trade in Northern Africa: __//** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(18, 163, 248); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">monotheistic
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">People are responsible for their own actions; ie: person stands before God on "Judgment Day", either going to Hell for punishment or paradise
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">no official priests
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Declaration of Faith: Must worship one God - Allah, and Muhammad-the messenger
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Daily Prayer- Ritual of washing the face and then praying while facing the city of Mecca: 5 times: Morning, noon, afternoon, sundown (evening), before bed
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Giving charity to the poor- recognizing that Muslims have more than others; follow Allah's wishes of giving to those who are in need
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fasting from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan (the holy month for Muslims)
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Going on the Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) during your lifetime if able- reenact Muhammad's journey to Mecca
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hindu: older religion, many texts, polytheistic; caste system (little social mobility)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslim: newer religion, 1 text (Quran), monotheistic; equal rights for women (social mobility)
 * <span style="color: rgb(174, 0, 255); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Major Concepts to Know and Understand: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Born in 570 in Mecca
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">At the age of 25, married Khadija
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Was not a supporter of idol worship
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heard the voice of God's messenger, Gabriel in a desert cave when meditating
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Converted to Islam--submission to God
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Because of a threat for murder, Mecca's people concerned with Muhammad's ways of professing faith without idol use, he traveled to Yathrib (re-named Medina) in 622- known as the Hirja
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">630: Muhammad returned to Mecca and demolished all idols (in Kaaba)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Died in 632
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Faith continued on because he spread the religion of Islam during his lifetime
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Social mobility - status could be improved through achievements (religious, scholarly, military)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslims could not be enslaved.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Trade network
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Between 750-1350: Caravan trading routes were established throughout the Muslim Empire. Trade also introduced new ideas, such as Arabic numerals, sugar, and papermaking.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bought on credit, formed banks, system of accounting, checks (The word check comes from the Muslim word sakk).
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Manufacturing: Artisans from trade routes produced textiles, leather, steel, carpets. Guilds (association that regulated prices and rules for fair business) were formed for manufacturing (*Note: Guilds did not appear in Europe until the Middle Ages, and were advanced in Muslim society).
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Agriculture: Wide variety of produce, herbs were grown and sold. The Muslims organized irrigation systems to be able to grow agriculture in the desert.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Arabesque - decoration was used to elaborate Mosques.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Calligraphy - beautiful writing was used to write verses of the Quran and decorate mosques.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Quran was used as main subject in literature.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslim style reflected Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian styles.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Used domes, arches, and minarets (spire towers) in mosques.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Poetry was used for religion and to glorify Allah.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stories such as Aladdin, Ali Baba, and The Thousand and One Nights came from Indian, Persian, Greek, Jewish, Egyptian, and Turkish tales.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Baghdad became center of learning.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Elementary education was based on Quran, Islamic religion, and Islamic law.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Preserved learning by translating texts into Arabic, used Greek and Indian sources.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Philosophy:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ibn Rushd studied the Greek writings of Aristotle; was forced to live in exile when some thought he contradicted the teachings of Islam.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ibn Khaldun set standards for studying; take into consideration bias, exaggeration, over-reliability in sources.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mathematics:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">al- Khwarizmi invented algebra (from Arabic al-jabr), wrote a math textbook in 800's that was used in Europe.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astronomy
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">al- Khwarizmi wrote astronomical tables; others studied eclipses, Earth's rotation, calculated Earth's circumference.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Discoveries were used in Europe; ex. Christopher Columbus used calculations for journey.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Medicine
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Doctors had to pass civil service (qualifying) exams.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hospitals were built, traveling physicians treated those who were not near a hospital.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muhammad al-Razi (chief doctor at Baghdad hospital) studied measles, smallpox; encouraged treating mind and body.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ibn Sina wrote Canon on Medicine; included 4000 treatments and diagnosis of diseases.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Doctors were able to treat cataracts; made bitter medicines easier to take.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Expansion of Knowledge
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Through Spain and Sicily
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Christian scholars used Muslim developments in their studies.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslim information/texts were used as a standard in Europe.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">*Look inside your binder for the "Muslim World Golden Age" Venn diagram that was assigned for homework. It should include advancements made during this time period!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Armies united under caliphs (first united under Abu Bakr)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Conquered Syria, Palestine, Damascus, Jerusalem, Persian empire, Egypt, North Africa.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">711 - crossed Strait of Gibraltar
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">732 - defeated at Battle of Tours in France
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Byzantine and Persian empires had been weakened from fighting, and it was easy for Muslim armies to conquer.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cavalry warfare- aggressive
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Islam had united all conquered areas.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Spain (Cordoba) served as center for Muslim civilization: Scholars, buildings.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslims allowed Jews, Christians, other religions to live in area, practice own religion.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Spread quickly - God favored
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">No religious hierarchy
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All citizens are equal. - JK
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Declaration of Faith
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Daily Prayer (5x per day, all facing the city of Mecca-- the birthplace of Muhammad)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Giving Charity to the Poor
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fasting from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(199, 15, 166); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Journey on the Hajj some point in your life if you are able to do so <span style="color: rgb(89, 203, 248); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ancient
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sacred texts
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Polytheistic
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use of idol worship
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Accepted caste differences
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Honored Brahmans
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Celebrated religious occasions with music and dance
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Born into the caste system
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Newer- more recent
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">SINGLE sacred text
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Monotheistic
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Offensive to idol worship
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Taught equality of all believers before God
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">No religious hierarchy
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslims condemned if participated in celebrations with music and dance-- thought it was a disrespectful practice
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">No caste system (free within social mobility)KK
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslim book of worship
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Contains sacred word of God as revealed to Muhammad
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Final authority on all matters
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teaches about God AND provides a complete guide to life
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Emphasizes honesty, generosity, social justice
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sets harsh penalties for crimes
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In Arabic form
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Islamic system of law
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Interprets the Quran
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Applies its teachings to daily life
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Regulates moral conduct, family life, business practices, government, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Helped unite many people who converted to Islam
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Successors to Muhammad
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First caliph = Abu Bakr
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Umayyad Empire- wealth flows, causes tensions between rich and poor
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Abbassid Empire- ended Arab dominance, helped make Islam a universal religion
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Caliph decline due to loss of Abbassid control; independent dynasties ruled seperate Mulsim states, civil wars erupted, caliph's power failed
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Muslim religion was spread through kingdoms of Africa
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Benin, Great Zimbabwe
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gold and salt trade
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ibn Battuta- traveled to Mali empire, in order to experience ways of prayer at the mosques of Northern Africa....LJ
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Information about the Islamic religion:
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Islam Belief System (regentsprep.org)] **
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Introduction to Islam] **
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|PBS Website on Islam] **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Golden Age of Islam:
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Islam Golden Age (regentsprep.org)] **
 * Timeline of Islam:
 * [|PBS Timeline of Islam (click on "Launch the Timeline")]


 * //__PRACTICE DBQ QUESTIONS!!!!!__//**

1. The following question is based on the picture below. For reference to a definition to outside information, scroll up

For another photo of calligraphy, please go to this website to view the image: (Sorry, the COPY PASTE was not working) LINK!!!!!! **[|Example of Calligraphy]**

How has the stylistic techniques of Muslim art influenced other countries in our modern-day world?

2. The following question is based on the primary source below; an excerpt from the Quran

Last Day, in the angels and the Scriptures and the prophets; <span style="color: rgb(18, 163, 248); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(27, 248, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">who for the love of God gives his wealth to his kinsfolk, to the orphans, to the needy, to the wayfarers and to the <span style="color: rgb(18, 163, 248); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(27, 248, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">beggars...Such are the true believers." - The Quran ** <span style="color: rgb(18, 163, 248); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Exerpt taken from The Muslim World chapter packet
 * <span style="color: rgb(27, 248, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">" The righteous man is he who believes in God and the

a.) In what way does the Quran relate to other beliefs systems we are familiar with? What other pieces of literature can it be related to?

b.) Why has the religion of Islam spread so rapidly and worldwide? What is the main reason for this occurrence? <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: rgb(238, 23, 172);"> //**__<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">TOP TEN LIST OF KEY IDEAS A GLOBAL SMARTY NEEDS TO KNOW IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON THE EXAM: __**// <span style="color: rgb(56, 230, 245); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1.) A clear understanding of Muhammad's life, the influences he made in Islam, and the long-term effect his religion had made on the world

2.)Five Basic Duties (Five Pillars)( See above in beginning of wiki for reference)

3.) Idea of Caste System-- Were they allowed SOCIAL MOBILITY??? Why?KK <span style="color: rgb(21, 196, 244);">

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">4. Islam is a religion and a way of life for Muslims.

5. Muslims made significant contributions to knowledge and learning, even as Europe was in the Dark Ages.

6. Muslims viewed Christians and Jews as "People of the Book", and were tolerant of their religion. JK <span style="color: rgb(27, 248, 153); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 7. The religious tolerance that Muslims showed and their views of equality made the Islam religion more appealing to others.

8. Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Muslims believe everyone will face Judgement Day when they die.

9. The Quran (Muslim book of worship) teaches of God and provides a complete guide to a successful life.

10. The Muslim Golden Age helped the Muslim culture to spread, specifically through the trade network... LJ