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What was the primary role of the Rightly Guided Caliphs after Muhammad's death?
What was the primary role of the Rightly Guided Caliphs after Muhammad's death?
- To enforce Shari'a law strictly across all territories
- To unify the tribes under a single faith (correct)
- To divide the territory into independent tribes
- To establish a monarchy in the Arabian Peninsula
Which group believes that all Muslim rulers should be descended from Muhammad?
Which group believes that all Muslim rulers should be descended from Muhammad?
- Sunni
- Umayyad
- Shi’a (correct)
- Jihadist
What event triggered a crisis for the Muslim community after Muhammad's death?
What event triggered a crisis for the Muslim community after Muhammad's death?
- The declaration of Shari’a law
- The unification of the Arabian Peninsula under Islam
- The assassination of Ali
- The abandonment of Islam by tribes (correct)
How did the Umayyad dynasty impact the early Muslim community?
How did the Umayyad dynasty impact the early Muslim community?
What does the term 'Jihad' primarily signify in the context of early Islam?
What does the term 'Jihad' primarily signify in the context of early Islam?
What was a key feature of the Abbasid rule from AD 750-1258?
What was a key feature of the Abbasid rule from AD 750-1258?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Umma' in Islam?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Umma' in Islam?
What does the term 'Hijrah' refer to in Islamic history?
What does the term 'Hijrah' refer to in Islamic history?
What was the significance of the Ka’aba in the Islamic faith?
What was the significance of the Ka’aba in the Islamic faith?
How did Islamic policy affect non-Muslims living in the empire?
How did Islamic policy affect non-Muslims living in the empire?
Which of the following factors contributed to the expansion of urban areas under the Abbasids?
Which of the following factors contributed to the expansion of urban areas under the Abbasids?
What was central to learning and scholarship during the Abbasid period?
What was central to learning and scholarship during the Abbasid period?
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
In what manner were scholarly pursuits viewed under Muhammad's teachings?
In what manner were scholarly pursuits viewed under Muhammad's teachings?
What purpose did banks serve in the cities of the Islamic empire?
What purpose did banks serve in the cities of the Islamic empire?
Flashcards
Shari'a
Shari'a
Islamic law based on the Quran, governing family life, morals, business, and community.
Rightly Guided Caliphs
Rightly Guided Caliphs
Successors to Muhammad, using the Quran and his teachings for leadership.
Caliph
Caliph
The successor or deputy to the Prophet Muhammad, leader of the Muslim community.
Jihad
Jihad
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Umayyads
Umayyads
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Shi'a
Shi'a
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Sunni
Sunni
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Islamic Empire Crisis
Islamic Empire Crisis
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Abbasid Caliphate rule period
Abbasid Caliphate rule period
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Islamic religion founder
Islamic religion founder
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Umma
Umma
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Islamic religion concept
Islamic religion concept
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Monotheistic
Monotheistic
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The Hijrah
The Hijrah
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The Ka'aba
The Ka'aba
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People of the Book
People of the Book
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Qur'an
Qur'an
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Five Pillars of Islam
Five Pillars of Islam
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Abbasid Bureaucracy
Abbasid Bureaucracy
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Treasures for tracking money
Treasures for tracking money
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Military department in Abbasid government
Military department in Abbasid government
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Baghdad's role
Baghdad's role
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Islamic Taxation
Islamic Taxation
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House of Wisdom
House of Wisdom
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Ulama
Ulama
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Sakks
Sakks
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Study Notes
Islamic Empire: Rise and Expansion
- Shari'a: System of Islamic law governing family life, morality, business, and community. Based on the Quran.
- Muhammad's Leadership: Unified the Arabian Peninsula under Islam following a call from the angel Gabriel.
- Rightly Guided Caliphs: Successors of Muhammad who used the Quran and his teachings to lead. Spread Islam through military conquests, seen as a sign of divine support.
- Jihad: Striving, often understood as an inner struggle against evil. Also used to justify expansion.
Islamic Empire: Challenges and Divisions
- Crisis after Muhammad's Death: The Muslim community faced a leadership crisis after Muhammad's death, leading to tribal abandonment of Islam.
- Umayyad Caliphate: Overthrew Ali and moved the capital, abandoning a simple life-style for wealth and ceremony. Caused divisions within the Muslim community. Their religious and political oppression led to their downfall.
- Shi'a and Sunni: Two divisions within Islam. Shi'a believe rulers must be descended from Muhammad; Sunni followers prioritize following Muhammad's example.
Islamic Empire: Structure and Development
- Abbasid Caliphate: Ruled from AD 750-1258. Developed a bureaucracy, established a treasury, and a special department for the army. Consulted religious leaders and taxed land, imports, exports, and non-Muslims.
- Trade Routes: Controlled major sea trade routes (Mediterranean and Indian Ocean) enabling access to trade goods and information. Utilized banks (sakks).
- Agricultural Advances: Developed irrigation techniques and introduced new crops, leading to population growth.
Islamic Empire: Religion and Beliefs
- Islam: Monotheistic religion, centered around a belief in one God (Allah). Founded by Muhammad (AD 570-632).
- Umma: The Muslim religious community.
- Five Pillars: Core duties for Muslims: Faith, prayer (5 times daily facing Mecca), alms giving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).
- Quran: Holy scripture, written in Arabic. Revelations given by the angel Gabriel to Muhammad. Key religious text.
Islamic Empire: Economy
- Attractive Aspects: Islam offered alternatives to the taxes faced by non-Muslims.
- Trade and Commerce: Establishment of banks, sakks. Capital city Baghdad was strategically placed to facilitate trade and access information and goods.
Islamic Empire: Education and Intellectual Pursuits
- Ulama: Learned class in Islam; applied Islamic teachings to daily life.
- House of Wisdom: Center for intellectual exchange and translation of texts from across the world.
- Emphasis on Learning: Muhammad valued learning, Muslims emphasized mathematical, and other scientific discoveries which influenced European scholars during the Renaissance.
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Explore the rise and expansion of the Islamic Empire, from Muhammad's leadership to the Rightly Guided Caliphs. Understand the challenges faced by the Muslim community after Muhammad's death and the divide between Sunni and Shi'a. Test your knowledge on key events and figures that shaped this historic period.
