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Who was Muhammad? What did he teach? Why was he important to the development and spread of Islam He was an Arab religious, military, and political leader/founder of Islam. He taught monotheism, social justice, and personal accountability. He was important because his teachings led to the spread of Islam
Who was Khadjia, and what was her connection to Muhammad? She was a merchant, the first wife to Muhammad, and first to convert to Islam
Who was Abu Bakr, and what was his chief success as caliph? He was a father-in-law to Muhammad's first caliph after Muhammad's death, expanding their land/gained wealth/suppressing religious uprisings (uniting the Islamic world)
Who was Ali, and why did his role matter in the later Sunni-Shia division He was the fourth caliph; he was cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, the first Iman in Shia Islam. A fight over Ali's rightful place in leadership made a split between Shia and Sunni Islam.
Who was Hussein? What happened to him, and why did his struggle matter? He was the grandson of Muhammed the Third Shia; he was killed at the Battle of Karabla and stood against tyranny and injustice. A figure in Islam who symbolizes moral courage, sacrifice, freedom, and human dignity
What did Mu'awiyah establish, and how did this change the caiphate Founded the Umayyad dynasty, he made the caliphate hereditary within his family, changing how leadership was passed down.
What dynasty did Aub al-'Abbas establish and how did he come to power Founder of the Abbasid dynasty. Came to power by overthrowing the Umayyads in 750 C.E.
What was notable about Harun al-Rashid's reign during the Abbasid period? Famous Abbasid caliph during a period of great wealth, trade, culture, and learning. His reign is often associated with the Golden Age of Islam
What city did Al-Mansur develop, and why was that city Important. Second Abbasid caliph. Developed Baghdad into the capital and an important center of goverment,trade,and learning
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