Exam 2: The Development of Islamic Civilization to the Fifteenth Century

With whom did Muhammad associate the origins of the shrine Ka'ba in Mecca?

Given the breadth of Islam's presence, unique regional practices and interpretations emerged. The __________________ unites all interpretations of Islam by issuing its core requirements.

Sunnis consider Imams to be divinely inspired vessels through which God provided his uninterrupted guidance to human society.

The majority of Shi'a Muslims believe:

The fall of the Abbasid Empire in 1258 lead to a "dark age" of Islamic culture, because no regional empires/dynasties existed alongside the Abbasid Empire.

What process created the most significant agricultural revolution in world history between the adoption of sedentary agriculture and the European discovery of the Americas?

Which of the following men is considered the first prophet in Islam?

During the ninth century, __________________, or Islamic mysticism, evolved into a devotional movement centered on the love of God.

Which of the following made significant scholarly contributions to revitalizing ancient Greek works during the reign of al-Ma'mun?

According to the Quran, if they an afford it, all Muslims should make the pilgrimage to Mecca and its shrine at least once in their lives.

At the beginning of the ninth century, which city was under the Abbasid administration?

Which city came to be seen as a global center of commerce, art, and intellect between the ninth and thirteenth centuries?

The ______________, a confederation of Turkish tribes, established domination over Iran by the middle of the eleventh century.

The Five Pillars of Faith include prayer, fasting, the pilgrimage to Mecca, alms (charity), and __________.

Briefly describe the effects that the Mongol invasions had on the Islamic world.

Which of the following most accurately describes Sufism?

Through their conquests and settlement of diverse climatic regions and the establishment of vast trading networks, the Arabs served as catalysts for ____________.

Shi'as consider ___________ to be divinely inspired; they are the vessels through which God provided his uninterrupted guidance to humansociety.

Explain the obligation of jihad.

Explain the Shi'a/Sunni divide.