East Asia & Islam 1200-1450

Question 1

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

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Monotheism

Question 2

During the Silla dynasty, the most powerful cultural influence on Korea was?

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China

Question 3

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

Question 4

The pairing of these two images BEST helps to demonstrate

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intellectual transfers between Muslims and Christian Europe.

Question 5

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

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The Middle East

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

One factor that accounted for Chinese influence on traditional Japanese culture was the

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geographic location of the countries

Question 8

The major impact of the Delhi Sultanate on India was the

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

Question 9

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 10

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 11

What was the house of wisdom?

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A place where scholars translated knowledge into arabic

Question 12

The Song dynasty saw...

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A booming economy and population

Question 13

The following map illustrates which of the following processes?

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the origin and spread of Islam

Question 14

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

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Judaism and Christianity

Question 15

What led to a revival of Chinese influence in Japan?

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Zen monasteries

Question 16

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

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Mohammed

Question 17

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 18

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

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

Question 19

Name the empire: paper money, grand canal, Neo Confucianism

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Tang & Song

Question 20

Whats the Holy book of Islam called?

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The Qu'ran

Question 21

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

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Sufi Islam

Question 22

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

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The Middle East, Europe, North Africa, South Asia

Question 23

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

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The Sacred Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Question 24

The Great Mosque at Córdoba was an Al Andalus mosque.

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True

Question 25

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

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Pillars

Question 26

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

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Allah

Question 27

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

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Central Asia

Question 28

Why were China and Korea able to influence Japan?

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Geographical location

Question 29

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

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The Crescent Moon & Star

Question 30

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

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Prayer in a Mosque

Question 31

What was the purpose of foot binding?

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to keep feet small and attractive

Question 32

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

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South Asia-India

East Asia & Islam 1200-1450

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