ap world history: chapter 14 quiz – Flashcards
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what in Muhammad's background may have influenced his acceptance of monotheism?
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Muhammad was engaged in long-distance trade and he came in contact with monotheists
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according to Islamic tradition, how was the Quran compiled?
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revelations from Allah to Muhammad
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in what way did the expansion of the Islamic faith progress through the rest of the Arab peninsula?
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in violent warfare as Islam challenged both polytheists and the ruling elite
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classify the Five Pillars of Islam
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1. Shahadah-Profession of faith (There is no other god than Allah) 2. Salat-Ritual prayer five times a day 3. Zakat- Alm's giving (giving to charity/less fortunate) 4. Sawm-Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan 5. Hajj- The pilgrimage to Mecca (at least once in a lifetime)
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why was there a split between the Shia and Sunnis?
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succession problems
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with the assistance of the ulama and qadis, how was the Abassid empire administered?
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it was developed under the guidelines of the quran and sharia
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within dar al-Islam, economics proved very successful, what was responsible for this success?
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a zone of commerce and communication
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describe women's roles in Islamic societies. how were these roles defined?
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interaction between religion and region
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Islam quickly expanded through military means but why were Sufi missionaries so successful later on?
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they combined deep personal devotion to Islam with a tolerance for regional culture
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as the Arabs moved into India, what did they adopt? what is their best known and most widely borrowed idea?
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they adopted Indian methods of math, science, and medicine - their best known idea is hindi numerals
