Islamic World Communities and Pilgrimage Traditions

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What term is used to describe the intellectual growth in the Islamic World around the ninth century?

Paper Revolution (correct)

Digital Revolution

Scientific Revolution

Industrial Revolution

What did Islamic scholars at an Abbasid library do with the sayings of the prophet?

Ignored them

Translated them into Latin

Burned them

Collected them into hadith (correct)

What term is used to refer to the Islamic law that covers all aspects of Islamic life?

Sharia Law (correct)

Imam's Law

Caliphate Law

Sunni Law

What divisions became clearer between 800-1100 CE in the Islamic World?

Sunni and Shia divisions Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe vibrant networks and solid communities that unified Muslims across distances?

Universal Ummah Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for the combination of Muslim intellectuals and scientists into smaller networks of belief and practice?

Global Networks Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the 'paper revolution' have on religious thought in the Islamic World?

Changed Islamic religious thought Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main outcomes of the 'paper revolution' on Islamic law?

Developed sharia law Signup and view all the answers

'Sharia' in Islam refers to:

'The Prophet's Way' Signup and view all the answers

What role did female worshippers play in the Sufi community?

They played a significant role in a few monasteries meant for women. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Sufis contribute to the spread of Islam?

By converting people to Islam through preaching and community building. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Sufi versions of Islam?

Connection with God. Signup and view all the answers

How did Sufis adapt their versions of Islam to different cultures?

By blending elements of local belief and recognizing local converts as saints. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Sufi monasteries play in the Islamic World's connected community?

They provided spaces for travelers to connect with fellow Sufis. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant contribution of female worshippers to the Sufi community?

Becoming key players in a few monasteries meant for women. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the annual hajj contribute to the dynamics of trade networks in the Islamic World?

It promoted trade by attracting merchants from diverse regions. Signup and view all the answers

What made Sufis stand out as key figures in spreading Islam?

Their ability to adapt Islam to different cultures and beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

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