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What two empires dominated the Middle East in the late 6th and early 7th century?
What two empires dominated the Middle East in the late 6th and early 7th century?
Byzantine Empire and Sasanian Empire.
In which city was Muhammad born?
In which city was Muhammad born?
Muhammad was born in Mecca.
What was the capital of the first Muslim state?
What was the capital of the first Muslim state?
The capital was Medina.
List one difference between the leadership of the Rashidun and Umayyad states.
List one difference between the leadership of the Rashidun and Umayyad states.
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What is the correct chronological order of the following Muslim states: Ayyubid, Abbasid, Rashidun, Umayyad?
What is the correct chronological order of the following Muslim states: Ayyubid, Abbasid, Rashidun, Umayyad?
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Who were the Ulamas?
Who were the Ulamas?
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Why is it fair to describe the 9th-century Caliph as a joint political and religious figure?
Why is it fair to describe the 9th-century Caliph as a joint political and religious figure?
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Name the fourth Rashidun Caliph.
Name the fourth Rashidun Caliph.
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Study Notes
Late 6th and Early 7th Century Middle East Empires
- Two dominant empires were the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires.
- These empires engaged in intense rivalries and conflicts.
- Both empires allied with Arabian tribes along their southern borders.
Muhammad's Birthplace
- Muhammad was born in Mecca.
First Muslim State Capital
- The initial capital of the Islamic state was Medina in the Hijaz region.
Rashidun Era Start Date
- The Rashidun era began in 632 CE, following Muhammad's death.
Rashidun Caliphs' Order of Succession
- Abu Bakr
- Umar
- Uthman
- Ali
Differences Between Rashidun and Umayyad States
- Leadership: Rashidun used an elective system, while Umayyads established hereditary rule.
- Capital: Rashidun's capital was Medina, while Umayyads moved it to Damascus.
Chronological Order of Muslim States
- Rashidun
- Umayyad
- Abbasid
- Ayyubid
Ulamas
- Islamic scholars specializing in religious knowledge (theology, Sharia, Quran/Hadith interpretation).
Caliph's Role in the 9th Century
- The 9th-century Caliph held both political and religious authority, leading the Muslim community and implementing Islamic law.
- However, the Ulamas' growing influence gradually challenged the Caliph's direct religious authority.
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Test your knowledge on the late 6th and early 7th century Middle Eastern empires, focusing on the Byzantine and Sasanian empires. Explore the beginnings of Islam, Muhammad's birthplace, the Rashidun caliphate, and the distinctions between the Rashidun and Umayyad states.
