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Abbasid Decline and the Spread of Islamic Civilization to South and Southeast Asia
Abbasid Decline and the Spread of Islamic Civilization to South and Southeast Asia
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AP World Civilizations, chapter 8. Miranda Smith, Period 3 final
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What affect did the Mongols have on the Abbasid empire?
They brought new cultural ideas and religions
They killed the last Abbasid caliph and sacked Baghdad
They brought new scientific advancements
They attempted to overthrow the Abbasids but were defeated
2
Who did constant civil violence in the 9th century of Abbasid rule most affect?
outside powers in nearby countries
merchants
caliphs
peasantry
3
What was the Persian language an important part of?
science
religion
law
literature
4
What did the the second wave of Muslim invasions by Mahmud of Ghazni result in?
a new Muslim capital at Delhi, & more claimed land in India
A decline in political control
A decrease in Muslim trade
Death of thousands of Muslims
5
The power of the caliphs after the first civil war over succession can best be described as...
the same as before
decreasing
slowly increasing
increasing rapidly
6
How did Islamic people react to other orthodox religious scholars such as the ulama?
They were tolerant of them but didn't care much for it
They were accepting and many even converted
They ignored them
They were hostile and suspicious
7
What happened to allow the widespread introduction of Islam into southeast Asia?
The fall of the trading empire, Srivijaya
The decline of Hindu power in India
Muslim conquering of Malacca
Muslim sea expeditions into southeast Asia
8
In what way did the Abbasid caliph, al-Mahdi, most fail as a ruler?
He didn't choose a successor
He financially drained the economy because he wanted luxury
He didn't allow religious tolerance
He was too cruel, and therefore hated by the people he ruled
9
Why were bhaktic cults established by the Hindus?
To make Hinduism more important and give it more power
To establish a political system in India
To increase outside trade with the Hindus
To push the Muslims out of India
10
What area did Muhammad ibn Qasim conquer for the Umayyad Empire?
Sind
Kashmir
Khaljis
Chandellas
11
What impact did the Christian Crusades have on the Christians and Muslims?
Christians were most affected: increased contact w/ Muslims
Muslims were more impacted because of a shift in power
Neither side was affected because they were unsuccessful
Both the Christians and Muslims were greatly impacted
12
How did the Sufis who spread Islam gain so many converts throughout southeast Asia?
They gave a large bribe to converts
They allowed converts to not pay taxes
They allowed converts to retain pre-Islamic beliefs
They gave political power to people who converted
13
What cities were the most receptive to Islamic conversion in southeast Asia?
Port cities, where trading spread the religion
Capital cities
Ones in the heart of countries, where Islams could get power
Small cities who were susceptible to new powers
14
What role did the harem play in the position of women?
It gave women some restricted power in Abbasid court
It gave only high ranking women restricted political powers
It increased confinement of women in homes
It played a big role in increasing women's power in politics
15
In what ways did the Indians largely influence Islamic Civilization?
sharing Hinduism and Buddhism
sharing knowledge of math, science, and medicine
sharing ways of handling money and trading
sharing political ideas
16
Which group had the most converts to Islam of the lands conquered from the Muslim Invasions?
Sufi Mystics
indigenous peoples
merchants
Peasants
17
The process of large-scale conversion to Islam in India can best be described as...
quickly established through violence and brute force
slowly established through invasion and migration
slowly established through violence and brute force
Quickly established through invasion and migration
18
What invention was the most important and popular to the ships during the spread of Islam?
square sterns
planked, wooden hulls
lateens
dhows
19
What was the primary written language of religion, law, and natural sciences of the Abbasids?
Persian
Arabic
English
Sanskrit
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How did the Hindus react to the introduction of Muslims initially?
They did not like Muslims, & tried to forcefully remove them
Many Hindus converted to Islam
Muslims had little to no affect on the Hindus
They took jobs in Muslim bureaucracies, but did not convert
