APMWH 1.2 and 1.3 Dar al Islam and S and SE Asia

Turks used by Arabs as slaves, usually as soldiers who were granted advancement in society. Eventually conquered Egypt

Madrasas were usually mosques that served as Islamic universities that housed translation centers, as well as boarding

Islam was most popular in the urban centers along the Indian Ocean over the rural areas, especially in Indonesia

Served as the great cosmopolitan capital of the Abbasid until its sacking in the 13th century

Which religion in South Asia saw the greatest amount of defections of their followers to Islam

Buddhism and Islam appealed to many Indians who were treated unfairly under the hierarchical Hindu Caste system

Urdu developed in South Asia by blending which two languages?

All of the following present day are considered part of SE Asia EXCEPT...

The Delhi Sultanate tax on non-Muslims called the jizya, created resentment amongst many Hindus they sought to rule

Early attempts by the Delhi Sultanate to proselytize Islam upon Buddhist and Hindu subjects was extremely successful

After Muhammad's death the Islamic Empire expanded to all of the following regions EXCEPT

What was the most important conduit for the spread of Buddhism and Hinduism into SE Asia?

This Arab ship became heavily used in the Indian Ocean trade. It used lateen (triangular) sails to navigate winds easier

Due to the lack of centralized power in the Rajput kingdoms, they became susceptible to attacks by Muslims

Bhakti Hindus broke away from traditional rituals and texts and focused on connecting on one particular god (deity)

All of the following were achievements of Abbasid scholars EXCEPT….

All the following are differences between the Hindu and Muslim faiths EXCEPT...

The Golden Age of Islam took place under which of the following?

Beginning in the 13^th century it was in power for 300 years as an Islamic power in northern portion of India

All of the following religions had significant followings in SE Asia along the Indian Ocean EXCEPT...

Place where the translation of texts, exchange of ideas, and great intellectual thought in the Abbasid capital

The Delhi Sultanate warded off the Mongols, but later fell to their ancestors known as the Mughals in the 16th century

The voluntary conversion by lower class Hindus was similar to the conversion of the poor in Rome to Christianity

Turkish title for the "holder of power"

Mystical sect of Islam that spread by adapting to local cultures/traditions and exploring more spiritual side of faith

A’ishah al- Ba’uniyyah was the best known female writer in Islam prior to 20th century. Focus was on contrast of Sufism

Based on Sri Lanka, it survived as a Buddhist kingdom, but later fell after weakening from invasions from India

This Hindu empire rose in power in Sumatra due to its trade route location, which included the strait of Malacca.

Hindu group that most reflected values of Sufis and encouraged the end of the discrimination of women and lower classes

Formed in N. India and present-day Pakistan, gave way to Muslim influence due to the lack of unity in Hindu classes

All of the following are true regarding the work of Muslim scholar Ibn Sina EXCEPT

The major holy texts of Islam (Hadith and Quran) opposed the idea of borrowing knowledge from outside religious cultures

Important intellectual and cultural center of Umayyad civilization located in Spain. Place of diverse interaction.

Notable Islamic scholar in multiple disciplines responsible for early philosophies on history, economics and sociology

Despite having to wear a hijab in public, Muslim women were afforded more rights then Chinese women of the Song Dynasty

This temple that is a symbol of the blending of religions is located in Cambodia

Nasiral-Din al Tusi was Islamic scholar/mathematician who was involved in laying the groundwork for Trigonometry

Islam held merchants in higher regard then other cultures due to Muhammad's background as a merchant

Muhammad’s teachings built upon the beliefs of

What cultural contribution that had its roots in India was widely shared with Arabs and further developed?

Started by two brothers who converted from Hinduism to Islam but later returned start home to begin a new Hindu gov't

Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that allowed traders to plan travel according to wind patterns

The Golden Age of India ended with the fall of which empire?

Land based empire located in Vietnam tied its agricultural success to skill in irrigation and drainage systems.

This structure is a reflection of the Delhi Sultanate's blending of Hindu structures with Islamic features, its name is