1. Review Unit – A Global View: Regional Civilizations
Muslim Civilizations

2. Muslim Civilizations Rise of Islam Muhammad
Born in Mecca in western Arabia about 570
Muslims believe he is God’s messenger.
Spent much of his life spreading Islam
Muslim beliefs
One all-powerful, compassionate God
Five basic duties, known as the Five Pillars of Islam
Quran is final authority on all matters.
Islam Spreads
Abu Bakr—successor to Muhammad
Conquests spread Islam.
Abbasid Dynasty moved capital; ruled until 1258
Golden Age of Muslim Civilization
Muslim empire united diverse cultures.

3. Muslim Civilizations (cont.)
Muslim merchants established a vast trading network.
Muslims pioneered advances in many fields.
Islamic artists developed elaborate mosaics.
Muslims in India
In the late 1100s, a Muslim sultan defeated Hindus.
His successors founded the Delhi Sultanate.
Muslims and Hindus
Muslim rule led to decline of Buddhism in India.
Many Hindus were killed.
Mughal India
Babur led Turkish and Mongol invaders into India.
Ended Delhi Sultanate; set up Mughal Dynasty
The Ottoman and Safavid Empires
The Ottoman Empire
In 1453, Ottomans captured Constantinople.
Golden age existed under Suleiman.

4. Muslim Civilizations (cont.)
The Safavid Empire
Muslim dynasty located in present-day Iran.
Shah Abbas the Great ruled from 1588 to 1629.