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Chapter 9:
The Sasanid Empire and the Rise of Islam
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The Sasanid Empire (224-632)
Sasanid Empire established in 224 and controlled Persia and Mesopotamia.
Zoroastrianism – official religion. Religion began to replace citizenship,
language, and ethnicity as a person’s link to a group.
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A Prophet and His World Muhammad and His Message
Muhammad’s Early Life Born in Mecca. Entered caravan business.
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A Prophet and His World Muhammad and His Message
Muhammad’s Early Life Muhammad’s Spiritual Transformation
Received revelations from Allah around 610 AD.
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A Prophet and His World Muhammad and His Message
Muhammad’s Early Life Muhammad’s Spiritual Transformation The Quran
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A Prophet and His World Muhammad’s Migration to Medina
Conflict at Mecca
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A Prophet and His World Muhammad’s Migration to Medina (Yathrib)
Conflict at Mecca - 622 The Hijra – Flight marks the beginning of the
Islamic calendar.
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A Prophet and His World Muhammad’s Migration to Medina
Conflict at Mecca The Hijra The Umma – single group formed to recognize
Muhammad as the “Messenger of God” and the core organization of the Islamic state.
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A Prophet and His World Muhammad’s Migration to Medina
Conflict at Mecca The Hijra The Umma The “Seal of the Prophets”
Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad. “People of the book”
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca The Five Pillars of Islam
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca The Five Pillars of Islam
Profession of faith - Allah as God
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca The Five Pillars of Islam
Profession of faith - Allah as God Daily Prayer – 5 times a day.
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca The Five Pillars of Islam
Allah as God Daily Prayer Fasting during Ramadan
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca The Five Pillars of Islam
Allah as God Daily Prayer Fasting during Ramadan Alms for the weak and poor
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca The Five Pillars of Islam
Allah as God Daily Prayer Fasting during Ramadan Alms for the weak and poor Pilgrimage to Mecca - Hajj
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Chapter 9Rise of Islam
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Chapter 9The Rise of Islam
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A Prophet and His World The Establishment of Islam in Arabia
Muhammad’s Return to Mecca The Five Pillars of Islam Islamic Law: The Sharia
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The Expansion of Islam The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty
The Caliphate 632-1258
The Expansion of Islam, 632-733 C.E.
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The Expansion of Islam The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty
The Caliph The Expansion
of Islam
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The Expansion of Islam, 632-733 C.E.
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Division of Islamic Followers Mohammad’s death in 632 caused a problem
with succession. Caliph or leader appointed as a spiritual and
political leader to continue the faith. Abu Bakr (632-634) united Bedouin tribes to protect
the new religion against outside threats.
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Sunni – Muslims that believe that any Muslim that is a true follower of the faith can be both the political and spiritual leader of Islam. Approximately 80-90% of all Muslims.
Shi’a (Shi’ite) – Muslims that believe that the true leader of the faith must be a direct descendent of Ali.
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The Expansion of Islam The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty
The Caliph The Expansion
of Islam
- Jihad
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The Expansion of Islam, 632-733 C.E.
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The Expansion of Islam The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty
The Caliph The Expansion
of Islam The Umayyad
Dynasty- 661-750
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The Expansion of Islam The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty
The Caliph The Expansion of Islam The Umayyad Dynasty Policy Toward Conquered Peoples
Allowed religious freedom. Non-Muslims paid a special tax.
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The Expansion of Islam The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty
The Caliph The Expansion of Islam The Shia The Umayyad Dynasty Policy Toward Conquered Peoples Umayyad Decline
Decadent living by leaders. Resentment from conquered peoples.
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The Expansion of Islam The Abbasid Dynasty
750-1258 Abu al-Abbas
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The Expansion of Islam The Abbasid Dynasty
Abu al-Abbas The Abbasid Dynasty
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The Expansion of Islam The Abbasid Dynasty
Abu al-Abbas The Abbasid Dynasty Abbasid Administration
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Agricultural Village, ca 1200 C.E.
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The Expansion of Islam The Abbasid Dynasty
Abu al-Abbas The Abbasid Dynasty Abbasid Administration
Used Persian model of bureaucratic rule. Central authority in Baghdad Used judges and religious leaders to set moral
standards in each community.
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The Expansion of Islam The Abbasid Dynasty
Abu al-Abbas The Abbasid Dynasty Abbasid Administration Abbasid Decline
Civil wars and provincial governors taking more authority than central ruler.
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World New Crops, Agricultural Experimentation, and
Urban Growth The Spread of Food and Industrial Crops
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World New Crops, Agricultural Experimentation, and
Urban Growth The Spread of Food and Industrial Crops Effects of New Crops
Increase in food supplies Cotton – increased textile production
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World New Crops, Agricultural Experimentation, and
Urban Growth The Spread of Food and Industrial Crops Effects of New Crops Agricultural Experimentation
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World New Crops, Agricultural Experimentation, and
Urban Growth The Spread of Food and Industrial Crops Effects of New Crops Agricultural Experimentation Urban Growth
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading
Zone Overland Trade
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading
Zone Overland Trade Camels and Caravans
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading
Zone Overland Trade Camels and Caravans Maritime Trade
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Slave Market, ca 1200 C.E.
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading
Zone Overland Trade Camels and Caravans Maritime Trade Banks
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading
Zone Overland Trade Camels and Caravans Maritime Trade Banks The Organization of Trade
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading
Zone Overland Trade Camels and Caravans Maritime Trade Banks The Organization of Trade
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Changing Status of Women
The Quran and Women Harem Seclusion of women from men Women could own property; testify in court Women played an indirect role in Muslim society
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Economy and Society of the Early Islamic World The Changing Status of Women
The Quran and Women Veiling of Women
Strong patriarchal societies. Veiling present before Islam. Persian custom adopted by Muslims as the religion spread.
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Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges The Formation of an Islamic Cultural Tradition
Promotion of Islamic Values Establishment of religious schools – madraras Ulama (religious scholars), qadis (Islamic judges),
and missionaries spread the religion.
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Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges The Formation of an Islamic Cultural Tradition
Promotion of Islamic Values Sufis
Religious mystics
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Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges The Formation of an Islamic Cultural Tradition
Promotion of Islamic Values Sufis Sufi Missionaries
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Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges The Formation of an Islamic Cultural Tradition
Promotion of Islamic Values Sufis Sufi Missionaries Hajj
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Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges Islam and the Cultural Traditions of Persia,
India, and Greece Persian Influences on Islam
Political organization. Language – (Arabic)
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Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges Islam and the Cultural Traditions of Persia,
India, and Greece Persian Influences on Islam Indian Influences on Islam
Hindu numerals.
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Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges Islam and the Cultural Traditions of Persia,
India, and Greece Persian Influences on Islam Indian Influences on Islam Greek Influences on Islam
Science Philosophical writings Medical writings and research
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Chapter 9:Rise of Islam
Contributions: Astrology Medicine (Infectious diseases, hospital
organizations, value of cauterization, and cleanliness)
Optics and chemistry – Alchemy Commerce Industry
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Chapter 9:Islamic Art
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Chapter 9:Islamic Architecture