Warm-up 16 What is silent bartering and how does it work? Why was trade important to the development of the Muslim empire?
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What is another name for a desert spring? A 100
Oasis A 100
Define “nomadic” and “sedentary”? A 200
Nomadic – people who move from place to place. Sedentary – people who settle in one place. A 200
How did the physical location of the Islamic Empire influence its culture? A 300
It allowed the blending of different cultures through trade. A 300
Why is Arabia known as a crossroads location? A 400
It is near the intersection of three continents (Africa, Asia, and Europe) and trade routes pass through the region. A 400
Where did medieval West African empire develop? A 500
Early West African kingdoms developed in the Sahel (grasslands) near rivers. A 500
What are mosques? B 100
They are Muslim places of worship. B 100
What are the Qur’an and Sunnah? B 200
They are the two Muslim holy books. The Qur’an is a record of the revelations given to Muhammad by Gabriel. The Sunnah is a record of the hadith recorded by Muhammad’s followers. It outline basic rules for living. Together they are the basis for Islamic Law. B 200
Why was Mecca a popular destination before both before and after the birth of Islam? B 300
People visited Mecca to pray at shires of many gods before Islam was founded. After they went on their hajj to see the Kaaba. B 300
What is the main difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims? B 400
Shia believe the only decedents of Muhammad could be rightful rulers while Sunni accepted rulers who were not related to Muhammad. B 400
How did Muslims treat non- Muslims? How did this help their empire spread? B 500
Muslims were often tolerant of Christians letting them keep their religion as long as they paid additional taxes. This decreased the risk of rebellion as the empire spread. B 500
What effect did trade have on the growth of the Muslim Empire? C 100
It helped the empire spread by increasing contact between Arabia and the rest of the world. C 100
How did merchants help Islam to spread? C 200
By carrying their beliefs and sharing them with people in distant lands. C 200
How did the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai rise to power? C 300
They all controlled the Salt for Gold trade at one time and made money off of it (often through taxes). C 300
What city was the center of trade and learning in West Africa? C 400
Timbuktu C 400
Why were Berbers willing to trade with the Songhai? C 500
They were both Muslim and therefore trusted each other more. C 500
What was the astrolabe used for? D 100
It was too to help find location on earth, make maps, and navigate at sea. D 100
How did Ar-Razi improve medicine? D 200
He studies small pox and measles, and taught people how to treat them. D 200
Name three or more Muslim contributions to math. D 300
Popularized the use of Arabic numerals. Names and popularized use of “zero.” Created algebra. D 300
Describe Córdoba and Bagdad. D 400
Both were important centers of Muslim trade and knowledge. D 400
Why were calligraphy, geometric design, and arabesque popular forms of Muslim art? D 500
They were popular because images of humans were not allowed in art (they were considered to be idols). D 500
What ruler made Mali famous and how? E 100
Mansa Musa made Mali famous though his hajj to Mecca. E 100
Why was silent barter useful? E 200
It allowed groups with different languages to trade and kept the location of gold mines a secret.
Why did the people of Songhai overthrough Sunni Baru? E 300
It allowed people to who didn’t speak the same language to trade, kept the location of gold mines secret, and prevented conflict. E 300
In what two ways did Askia the Great change government is Songhai? E 400
He created a permanent standing army and specialized government offices. E 400
What factors led to Shonghai’s fall? E 500
Moroccan troops looted and destroyed Songhai cities. Trade patterns changed. Europe and took much of West African gold. E 500
How did Arabians adapt to life in the desert? F 100
Traveling across the desert or settling near oases. F 100
What three things do Christianity, Jewish, and Islam have in common? F 200
1)They believe in one God. 2)All have a holy book/s 3)Believe in some of the same prophets. F 200
What is the difference between the hegira and the hajj? F 300
The hegira was the journey of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina. The hajj is the pilgrimage or Muslims to Mecca. F 300
Which leader unifed Arabia into a Muslim state though battle? F 400
Abu Bakr F 400
What development allowed trading caravans to cross the Sahara more frequently. F 500
Camels F 500