Ch. 7 ap world history stearns – Flashcards

Arab sailing vessels with triangular or lateen sails; strongly influenced European ship design

Large triangular sails that are attached to the masts by long booms or yard arms which extend diagonally high across both the fore and aft portions of the ship.

murdered the reigning caliph and placed one of his sons on the throne. The mercenaries also became a major force for violent social unrest, often the catalyst for the food riots that broke out periodically in the capital and other urban centers. Assassinated and poisoned caliphs.

Regional splinter dynasty of the mid-10th century; invaded and captured Baghdad; ruled Abbasid Empire under title of sultan; retained Abbasids as figureheads