The Muslim World, 6001250

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The Muslim World, 6001250
Chapter Overview
Time Line
The Rise of Islam
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The Spread of Islam
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GRAPH
Muslim Achievement
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The Muslim World, 6001250
Islam arises in Arabia and, through conquest,
Muslims spread their empire and Muhammads
teachings to three continents. Despite a split in
the empire, its trade increases and its people
prosper. In cities a variety of cultures and
traditions blend, and scholarship flourishes.
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The Muslim World, 6001250
Time Line
762 Muslim capital moves to Baghdad.
1000s Muslim scholars, who preserved Greek
medical works, share them with Europeans.
632 Muhammad returns to Mecca after making the
Hijrah to Medina.
800s Al-Khwarizmi writes the first algebra
textbook.
1100s Muslim literature flourishes.
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The Rise of Islam
Key Idea
The Prophet Muhammad founds the religion of Islam
and helps spread its ideas throughout the Arabian
Peninsula, unifying the Arabs. Islam is a
powerful influence on all aspects of its
followers lives.
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The Rise of Islam
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Allah Muhammad Islam Muslim Hijrah
Quran mosque hajj Sunna sharia
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
Muhammad unified the Arab people both politically
and through the religion of Islam.
As the worlds fastest growing major religion,
Islam has a strong impact on the lives of
millions today.
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The Rise of Islam
1. Write at least three details about each of the
following categories (1) events in the life of
Muhammad (2) beliefs of Islam and (3) sources
of authority.
one God, Allah Five Pillars rules for personal
life tolerance of Jews and Christians
Allah Quran Sunna
divine revelations Hijrah to Medina Mecca
captured
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The Rise of Islam
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2. Explain how the beliefs and practices of Islam
created unity and strength among Muslims in the
600s. THINK ABOUT
why individuals felt they were part of a
community
what Muslims did to carry out the Five Pillars
of Islam
how Muslims viewed the relationship between
religion and politics
ANSWER
Fasting and making a pilgrimage to Mecca gave
Muslims common experiences. Facing Mecca to
pray and giving alms reminded individuals of
their membership in a community.
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The Spread of Islam
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Key Idea
Through conquest, Muslims create an empire that
stretches from Spain to India. Although the
empire later splits among different groups, its
people continue to speak Arabic and to maintain a
lucrative Muslim trade network.
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The Spread of Islam
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Overview
caliph Umayyads Shia Sunni Sufi
Abbasids al-Andalus Fatimid
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
In spite of internal conflicts, the Muslims
created a huge empire that included lands on
three continents.
Muslims influence on three continents produced
cultural blending that has continued into the
modern world.
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The Spread of Islam
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1. For each group of rulers, identify the period
of their rule and at least two developments that
affected the growth or strength of Islam during
that period.
Rightly Guided Caliphs
632-661
Spread of Islam east and west, tolerance of Jews
and Christians
Umayyads
661-750
Split between Sunni and Shia, development of
Sufi movement
Abbasids
750-1258
Shift of capital to Baghdad, growth of Muslim
trade network
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The Spread of Islam
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2. How do you think Shia Muslims felt about the
Abbasids taking power in 750? THINK ABOUT
how the Shia viewed the Umayyads
where the Shia lived
actions of Abbasids while in power
ANSWER

• The Shia may have supported the Abbasids
  takeover because they found the Umayyads too
  worldly and because both they and the Abbasids
  were based in Persia.
• The Shia may have opposed the Abbasids worldly
  focus on trade and empire.

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The Spread of Islam
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3. What evidence supports the conclusion that the
Islamic empires were well-run? THINK ABOUT
relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims
efforts to promote trade
the role of the military
ANSWER

• Muslims tolerance of non-Muslims won
  non-Muslims support.
• Well-trained, well-led Muslim armies suggest
  Muslim leaders ran military affairs well.
• Muslims banks and single currency helped trade.

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Muslim Achievement
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Key Idea
Muslim society, centered in cities, benefits from
a mix of cultures and traditions. Learning
flourishes in this environment, and Muslim
scholars make important advances in the arts and
sciences.
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House of Wisdom calligraphy
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
Muslims combined and preserved the traditions of
many peoples and also advanced learning in a
variety of areas.
Many of the ideas developed during this time
became the basis of todays scientific and
academic disciplines.
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1. The key elements of Muslim culture were
science and math, urban life, arts and
literature, and society. Write three aspects
about each of these elements.
House of Wisdom medical advances growth of
math and astronomy
Cities like Baghdad and Córdoba home to learning
centers linked to other cities by trade
No pictures of the prophet calligraphy as an art
form poetry highly valued
Four classes protection of womens legal rights
tolerance of other religions and customs
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2. List what you consider to be the five most
significant developments in scholarship and the
arts during the reign of the Abbasids. THINK ABOUT
reasons for each development
immediate and practical impact
long-term significance
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• Algebra
• House of Wisdom
• Calligraphy
• Astronomy
• Muslim architecture Great Mosque of Damascus

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