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What was the main reason for the internal instability of the Rashidun Caliphate?
What was the main reason for the internal instability of the Rashidun Caliphate?
- Factional disputes leading to assassinations (correct)
- Resource shortages among the Arab population
- Corruption among the caliphs
- Failure to expand territory effectively
What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
- Cairo
- Baghdad
- Mecca
- Damascus (correct)
Which territories did the Umayyad Caliphate reach at its height?
Which territories did the Umayyad Caliphate reach at its height?
- From Persia to the Arabian Peninsula
- From Europe to Africa
- From China to Egypt
- From Spain to India (correct)
What was the outcome of the Abbasid Revolution?
What was the outcome of the Abbasid Revolution?
How did the Abbasid Caliphate differ from the Umayyad Caliphate in terms of territorial expansion?
How did the Abbasid Caliphate differ from the Umayyad Caliphate in terms of territorial expansion?
What cultural achievements are attributed to the Abbasid Caliphate during its Golden Age?
What cultural achievements are attributed to the Abbasid Caliphate during its Golden Age?
What was the House of Wisdom known for?
What was the House of Wisdom known for?
What was a significant change in the social structure during the Umayyad Caliphate?
What was a significant change in the social structure during the Umayyad Caliphate?
What was the primary mode of transportation used to cross the Saharan desert that facilitated trade between the Islamic world and West Africa?
What was the primary mode of transportation used to cross the Saharan desert that facilitated trade between the Islamic world and West Africa?
What major issue contributed to the division in the Muslim world after Muhammad's death?
What major issue contributed to the division in the Muslim world after Muhammad's death?
Which group continued to maintain religious authority in the Muslim world despite the loss of direct control over territories?
Which group continued to maintain religious authority in the Muslim world despite the loss of direct control over territories?
By the 10th century, which significant external power notably impacted the Abbasid military strength?
By the 10th century, which significant external power notably impacted the Abbasid military strength?
After 1517, which entity became the main military and religious force for Islam?
After 1517, which entity became the main military and religious force for Islam?
What significant factor contributed to the spread of Islam across various regions after the 10th century?
What significant factor contributed to the spread of Islam across various regions after the 10th century?
What role did the Abbasid caliphate claim after the loss of its territories east of Egypt?
What role did the Abbasid caliphate claim after the loss of its territories east of Egypt?
Which two groups represented the major Islamic factions after the Abbasid caliphate's decline?
Which two groups represented the major Islamic factions after the Abbasid caliphate's decline?
Flashcards
Umayyad Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate
The first Islamic caliphate after the Rashidun, it was led by the Umayyad clan.
Umayyad Period
Umayyad Period
The period of rule by the Umayyad clan, starting in 661 CE and ending in 750 CE.
Rashidun Civil War
Rashidun Civil War
A civil war within the Rashidun Caliphate that led to the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Mamluks
Mamluks
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Abbasid Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
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Abbasid Revolution
Abbasid Revolution
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House of Wisdom
House of Wisdom
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Golden Age of Islam
Golden Age of Islam
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Abbasid Caliphate's Decline in Power
Abbasid Caliphate's Decline in Power
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Loss of Abbasid Territories
Loss of Abbasid Territories
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Military and Political Decline of the Abbasid Caliphate
Military and Political Decline of the Abbasid Caliphate
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Sunni-Shia Split
Sunni-Shia Split
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Challenges to the Abbasid Caliphate's Unity
Challenges to the Abbasid Caliphate's Unity
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Geographic Expansion of Islam
Geographic Expansion of Islam
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Economic Significance of the Islamic World
Economic Significance of the Islamic World
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Further Expansion of Islam
Further Expansion of Islam
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Study Notes
The Islamic Caliphates
- The Rashidun Caliphate, despite early successes, lacked internal stability, with many leaders assassinated or poisoned.
- A civil war followed, resulting in the Umayyad clan gaining control.
- The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE) held Damascus as its capital, expanding to India and China in the East, and France and Morocco in the West.
- Umayyad preference toward Arab Muslims over conquered peoples sparked resentment, and their popularity waned.
- Arab rulers increasingly relied on non-Arab warriors (Mamluks), eventually leading to Mamluk rule in Egypt after 1258.
- The Abbasid Caliphate replaced the Umayyads in 750 CE.
- The Abbasid Caliphate established Baghdad as its capital, and fostered a Golden Age of cultural and scientific advancements.
- They connected the Islamic world by conquering the Sahara Desert using caravans and trade routes reaching West Africa.
- The Abbasids facilitated trade in goods such as slaves, gold, copper, and salt.
- Islam's influence expanded geographically during the Abbasid Caliphate.
- Political and religious disputes within the vast caliphates caused the loss of direct control over the Muslim world by the 10th century, but maintaining its religious authority.
- Even though most of their territories were lost by the 10th century, the Abbasids continued to hold religious power until 1517 when the Ottoman Empire took control.
- After 1517, the Ottoman Empire took control, and the Safavid Dynasty came into power.
- The Muslim world experienced both religious and political disputes throughout its history.
- Despite these disputes, Islam continued to expand geographically through trade and migration.
Early Spread of Islam (632-750 AD)
- Expands under Muhammad (622-632)
- Expansion during Rashidun Caliphate (632-661)
- Expansion during Umayyad Caliphate (661-750)
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