APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.2) Developments in Dar al-Islam 1200 to 1450

Question 1

Religions are also similar in that each has a symbol. What's Islam's symbol?

Accepted Answer

The Crescent Moon & Star

Question 2

A major belief of Islam is the "Hajj" or pilgrimage. Fill in the blank: This one of the 5 _______ of Islam.

Accepted Answer

Pillars

Question 3

Scholars like Rumi, seeking a more personal relationship with Allah, began what type of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Sufi Islam

Question 4

What is the BEST conclusion a historian could make based on the evidence seen in this image of the Library of Baghdad?

Accepted Answer

Muslim states and empires valued intellectual preservation & exchange.

Question 5

All answers are TRUE reasons for Islamic diffusion (spread) throughout Afro-Eurasia, but what does THIS map emphasize?

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Land and sea networks of exchange used by Muslim merchants & missionaries.

Question 6

Which APWH regions were in "Dar al-Islam" at the start of this time period in 1200 C.E.? (select all that you see)

Accepted Answer

The Middle East, Europe, North Africa, South Asia

Question 7

Islam was important in Dar al-Islam's architecture. What is Islam's most important mosque & site of the Hajj pilgrimage?

Accepted Answer

The Sacred Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Question 8

Calligraphy (artistic writing) is often embedded in Muslim art. What is the Arabic word for "God" in this calligraphy?

Accepted Answer

Allah

Question 9

In which APWH region did the Delhi Sultanate arise & rule in the period 1200 to 1450?

Accepted Answer

South Asia-India

Question 10

According to Muslim tradition, Allah took an active role in human affairs by sending Angel Gabriel to the prophet______.

Accepted Answer

Mohammed

Question 11

A historian could best use this poem to demonstrate how

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Sufi Islam helped to spread the faith through literature.

Question 12

The pairing of these two images BEST helps to demonstrate

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intellectual transfers between Muslims and Christian Europe.

Question 13

Whats the Holy book of Islam called?

Accepted Answer

The Qu'ran

Question 14

The major impact of the Delhi Sultanate on India was the

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linking of South Asia to the wider world of Dar al-Islam., introduction of Islam into a majority Hindu region., importance of Delhi as a continuing center of Indian government., unification of Northern India into a centralized state called a Sultanate.

Question 15

Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all believe in ONE God. The term for this belief is

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

Question 16

A pillar of Islam is the Muslim practice of 5 daily prayers. Pick the accurate title of this painting.

Accepted Answer

Prayer in a Mosque

Question 17

This Google Doodle for the 812th birthday of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi suggests he made important breakthroughs in

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mathematics and astronomy.

Question 18

Diversity: Compared to China's Song Dynasty (1.1), what best describes selection for service in the Seljuk Empire (1.2)?

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The Song used merit based exams, whereas Seljuks valued military skill.

Question 19

Innovation: Which of the following most likely influenced al-Mulk's views in this passage?

Accepted Answer

The use of Islam to unite an empire that included diverse ethnic groups.

Question 20

Muslim use of influences from pre-Islamic civilizations, such as the Greek philosopher Socrates here, is evidence that

Accepted Answer

Islamic scholars were central in intellectual transfers in Afro-Eurasia.

Question 21

Dad joke: Where did the cats of Dar al-Islam go on vacation? Answer, The Purrsian Gulf.

Accepted Answer

I'd like that joke, but Iran out of laughs., Not sure to laugh or cry; I'm between Iraq and a hard place., Oman, that was a great joke!, Syriasly funny.

Question 22

The beliefs and practices of Islam emerged out of which earlier world religions?

Accepted Answer

Judaism and Christianity

Question 23

In which Asian region did the Abrahamic religions Judaism, Christianity, AND Islam all start?

Accepted Answer

The Middle East

Question 24

Which feature in Middle Eastern history from 1200 to 1450 probably contributed MOST to the Sultan's decision seen here?

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European crusades & Mongol invasions created a need for more medical care.

Question 25

Harun al-Rashid, 5th Abbasid Caliph, ruled from 786-809 C.E. This painting suggests that Arab Caliphs like al-Rashid

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relied on the religious advice of Imams (priests)., used military force to expand Dar al-Islam., conducted research based in science & mathematics., were the central governing authority of the Dynasty.

Question 26

As the Abbasid Dynasty declined, Turkic Caliphates emerged & took power. Where did "The Turks" originally come from?

Accepted Answer

Central Asia

Question 27

Continuity: In what way does the source suggest that the Seljuks continued earlier Abbasid governance patterns?

Accepted Answer

The legitimacy of both empires' rulers depended on their devotion to Islam.

APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.2) Developments in Dar al-Islam 1200 to 1450

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APWH Unit 1 (Topic 1.2) Developments in Dar al-Islam 1200 to 1450

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