1. Reading Quiz AP World Did the Quran enhance or undermine the security of women in Arabian society?

2. Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World p. 268

3. What new crops were introduced to the Islamic world through commerce? Where did they come from? What effects did the crops have on the Islamic world? What types of agricultural experiments were taking place in the dar al-Islam? List the new cities created or growth of a city due to industrial or agricultural production. What new industry appeared in Islamic cities during the Abbasid era?

4. The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading Zone What already existing route helped trade to thrive over land ? What animal was used as a method of transportation? Why? What nautical technologies helped promote maritime trade? What characteristics made Islamic banks different?

5. Trade Zones (cont) What society influenced Islamic trade? Name one technique used from other societies. What is the Al Andalus? What goods helped to give Al Andalus a reputation for excellence? What trade city profited from this “excellence”? In what ways?

6. The Changing Status of Women T/F – Arab women had many rights that woman in other lands did not enjoy. What rights did women have? What did the Quran do to enhance the security of women in Arabian society? What rights did the Quran and Sharia give to men in control of women? Where did the veiling of women come from and why was it used?

7. Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges Name 4 people/places that helped promote Islamic values. (Not specific people, but titles if you will) What are the Sufis? Describe them and their beliefs. Who was the most important of the early Sufis? What is the Hajj?

8. Islam and the Cultural Traditions of Persia, India and Greece How did Muslims learn about different cultures? List 2 Persian influences on Islam, 2 Indian influences, and 2 Greek influences. After each influence make sure to include its impact on Islam.