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Explore the rise of Islam, early Muslim empires, cultural diffusion, social mobility, and the Golden Age of Islam including the Ottoman and Safavid Empires. Learn about key leaders and significant events shaping Islamic history. Test on Friday with 25 multiple-choice questions and more.
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GCI Review Session Emergence of Islam
The Rise of Islam • The unlikely circumstances that led to Muhammad becoming a prophet • The Meccan’s response to Muhammad’s idea of monotheism. • Hijra • The Pillars of Islam • Hajj • Sharia
Overview so far J M/M X C I P Hajj Soc. Mob. Trade Cultural Diffusion Resources Advancements Golden Age of Islam
Early Muslim Empires • Schism between main sects (factions) • Shi’at Ali (Followers of Ali) • Sunna (Community) • Umayyad • Dynasty of Sunni Caliphs. • Abassid • Shi’a dynasty • Seljuk Turks partially take over by 900 AD. • Mongols come in the 13th Century
Golden Age of Islam • SOCIAL MOBILITY – Key concept here. • In order to have social mobility, you need an increase in resources. • International trade network emerges. • These things lead to advancements in art, architecture, learning, etc. • This is what a golden age means.
Muslims in India • Sultan- Muslim ruler in India. • Delhi Sultanate • Maurya and Gupta Empires (we didn’t talk about them) collapsed. • Muslims defeated Hindu armies and established a capital in Delhi (hence Deli Sultanate) • Cultural diffusion occurs • Several key leaders emerge • Akbar :-D • Jahangir/ NurJahan :-/ • Shah Jahan :-P
Ottoman and Safavid Empires • Ottoman Empire (Turkish people) conquer Constantinople (0=0) • Ottoman Culture • Classes • Janizaries • Safavid • Abbas
The Test on Friday • 25 Multiple Choice Questions • A few from older material • 5 Completion questions • 5 Definitions • 100 points • It may be curved, depending on overall scores.