Unit 3 Muslim World

What contributed to the decline of both the Ottoman & Safavid Empires?

What did Suleyman the Lawgiver support?

This became Yathrib's new name

How did Timur the Lame's activities affect the growth of the Ottoman Empire?

This is an Islamic house of worship

This a nomad who helped begin the settlements from which the Muslim empire sprang

Why did the Mughal rulers turn against the Sikhs in India?

What does Islam mean in Arabic?

This refers to the migration in 622 of Muhammed & his followers from Mecca to Yathrib

In which faith(s) is the spiritual leader called by a term that means "Leader"?

This is the pilgrimmage that each Muslim strives to make at least once in a lifetime

What did Mehmed II do after he conquered Constantinople?

In Arabic, this means "God."

What change did the Sikhs undergo during the course of the Mughal Empire?

What do Muslims believe about Muhammed?

This city was the original home of Muhammed & became its holy city.

How were ghazis & janissaries similar?

What was the devshirme system designed to do?

This is the Muslim holy book & is considered the model for living a proper Muslim life.

In which faith(s) are spiritual leaders required to remain unmarried?

Toward what city do Muslims pray?

Which faith(s) make no efforts to convert nonbelievers?

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

This is Muhammed's example

Who ruled India for Jahangir?

This what the duties of all Muslims are called

This means "one who has submitted."

This is the system of law that regulates the family life, moral conduct, business life, & comm.

Why did Shah Jahn order the building of the Taj Mahal?