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West Civ 1 Final

Western Civilization 1 Final

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What US city and state is declared the Islamic Center? Dearborn Michigan
Who is the founder of Islam? Muhammad
When did Muhammad live? 570-632 AD
At what age did Muhammad have visions 40
What is the sacrid text of Islam Koran
What was the 4 "Rightly Guided" Capiphs? Family fued for who will claim leadership of Islam
Name oldest "Rightly Guided" Capliph? AAbu Baker (632-634 CE)
Name the Second oldest "Rightly Guided" Caphiph? Umar (634-644 CE)
Name the Third oldest "rightly Guided" Caliph" Uthman (644-656 CE)
Name the last "rightly guided" Caliph. Ali (656-661 CE
What Islamic group came the AAbu Baker Caliph Sunni
What Islamic group came from the Ail Caliph? Shi'a
What tribe was Muhammad from? Quraysh
Muhammad's trade was _______? Merchant
Muhammad's wife name was ______? Khadija
What year did Muhammad marry" 595
Where did Muhammad have Revelations? Hira Cave
What year did Muhammad have Revelations? 610
Where did Muhammad first battle to acquire a holy place? Hijra (Medina)
When did Muhammad first battle to acquire a holy place? 622
Where did Muhammad gain control of to have a holy place? Mecca
When did Muhammad gain control of the final holy place? 628
Where is Mecca? Saudia Arabia
Where is the political and Spiritual center for Islam? Mecca
What is the Shahada? Testimony
State the Shahada. There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet
What is the Salat? Prayer
How many times a day do Muslims Salat? 5
What is the Zakat? Almsgiving
What is Almsgiving? Tithing
What is Sawm? Fasting
When do muslims Sawm? Sun up to sun down on Ramadon
What is the purpose of Sawm? express committment
What is the Hajj? Pilgrimage
What Mosque host the Hajj? Masjid Al Haram
Where is the Kabba stone? Mecca
What area did the Umayyad Empire exist? Middle East
When did the Umayyad Empire exist? 661-750
What area did the Abbasid Empire exist? Middle East
When did the Abbasid Empire exist? 750-1258
What area did the Ottoman Empire exist? Middle East
When did the Ottoman Empire Exist 1300-1920
What was the longest running Islamic empire? Ottoman
How was Islam spread? Conquest and Trade
What city was the capital of the Abbasid Empire? Baghdad
Where was the intellectual place for anient text from the Abbasid Caliphate? Baghdad
What is the english name for Bayt al-Hikma? House of Wisdom
Where was the Bayt al-Hikma or House of Wisdom? Baghdad
Who founded the Bayt al-Hikma or House of Wisdom? Harum al Rashid
What empire was the Bayt al-Hikma built? Abbasid
Who was the greatest leader of the Ottoman Empire? Suleiman the Magnificent
When did Suleiman the Magnificent live? 1494-1566
Who was known for the most spread of Islam? Suleiman
What area was the Fatimid Empire from? North Africa
When did the Fatimid Empire exist? 900-1200
What Islamic Empire was named after Muhammad's daugher? Fatimid
What area was the Almoravid Empire from? North Africa
When did the Almoravid Empire exist? 1040-1140
What area was the Almohad Empire from? North Africa
When did the Almohad Empire exist? 1100-1300
What was the capital of the Fatamid Empire? Cairo
What area was the Wagadou Empire from? Ghana
When did the Wagadou Empire exist? 300-1100
What countries used the following for the economy: Iron, Salt, Gold, Ivory Ghana & Mali
How was Ghana history perserved? orally
Where was the Larabanga Mosque? Ghana
How did Al-Bakri described Ghana? plenty of Gold
Where was the Djenne Mosque? Mali
Who was the King of Mali in 1230-1255? Sundiata
Who was the King of Mali in 1312-1337? Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa was known for allowing what? Influx of intellectualism in Mali
When did Sundiate (king of Mali) rule? 1230-1255
When did Mansa Musa (king of Mali) rule? 1312-1337
What egyptian writer wrote about Musa pilgramage? Al-Umari
Who was the first Leader of the Songhay Empire? Sonni Ali
When did Sonni Ali rule the Songhay Empire? 1468-1493
Under what leader was Muslim spread to the Songhay Empire? Muhammad Ture
When did Muhammad Ture rule the Songhay Empire? 1493-1528
What empire's ecomomy consisted of Salt, Gold, Cowrie Shells, Slaves? Songhay Empire
With whom did the Songhay trade? Tuareg
What empire was known to be organized and poliftic? Songhay
Who wrote about Songhay Empire's interest in manuscripts? Leo Africanus
What area was the Mughal Empire from? Asia
When did the Mughal Empire exist? 1500-1850
Where was the Mughal Empire from? India
What area was the Safavid Empire from Asia
When did the Safavid Empire exist? 1500-1700
Where was the Safavid Empire from Iran,Persia, Afghanistan
What branch of Islam would be considered as the mystical and liberal branch of Shia? Sufrism
What branch of Islam was known for its chants, songs, dance, music, poetry and Meditation? Surfism
When did Sufism originate? 600-1500
What does Suf mean? wool
What word means inner life, mysticism, feeling? Tasawwuf
What word means path, way in Sufism Tariqah
What word means Gnosis in Sufism? Marifah
What word means Truth, Reality in Sufism? Haqiqah
What word means chants, songs, dance, music, poety, meditation in Sufism? Dikhr
What branch of Islam contains influences from Jewish and Christian religions? Sufism
What Empire did Surfism start? Abbasid
What building did Sufism start from? House of Wisdom
Who founded Sufism? Rumi
What writer wrote about the internal focus on the heart or motive? Rumi
What word means "son of"? Ibn
What word describes Africa's Climates diverse
What word describes African Food Resources? diverse
What word describes the Languages or linguistics of Africa? diverse
What word describes the Economy and trade of Africa diverse
What is Ancient Africa considered? Southern Ancient Egypt
What year was Kush (Africa) established? 1000 BC
What year was Meroe (Africa) in existance? 1500 BC - 350 AD
What was Kush, Meroe and Aksum considered? Southern Ancient Egypt
When was Aksum (Africa) in existance? 350 AD
What city was the early christian center in Africa? Aksum
When did Ibn Battuta live? 1304-1368
Where was ban Battuta born? Tanier, Morocco
what was Ibn Battata's job? qadi qadi
What is a qadi? legal scholar from the elite class
What book was authored by Ibn Battuta? Rihla
What does Rihla mean? Travels
How many pages was the Rihla? 75K
Who was the Rihla dictated to? Ibn Juzayy
Who was involved in the Transahara Trade? Tuareg
What color did the Tuareg Trader wear when What color did the Tuareg wear when they went to trade? Blue
What did the Tuareg trade? salt
Who traveled from the hajj in 1326,and ended in West Africa in 1353? Ibn Battuta
What age did Ibn Battuta start his travels? 20's
What did Ibn Battuta write about? Importance of the Hajj
How many miles did Ibn Battuta travel in his life? 7500
What part of Africa is known for its proximity to the Middle East, Eurasia and Indian Ocean? East
What is the distinct language of East Africa? Swahili
The Kaabba Stone is central to what major event in the life of a Muslim? Hajj
What is the Hajj? Pilgramage
What is one of Islam other writing beside the Koran? Hadith
What word means Jihad's inter-strugger? Greater struggle
What word meand Jihad's armed conflict? Lessor struggle
The Dar al-Islam is to ___________ what Christendom is to _____________. Islam/Christianity
List the ancient dynasties of Ethopia in Chronological order: Axum, Zagwe, Lalibela, Solomnids
Where on the African continent is teh Swahili Coast located? East
What was the political structure of the swahili coast? city-state
What is the name of the city that starts with an S that speaks Swahili? Sofala
What is the name of the city that starts with an K that speaks Swahili? Kilwa
What is the name of the city that starts with a M and end in an A that speaks Swahili? Mombasa
What is the name of the city that starts with a M and ends in a u that speaks Swahili? Mogadishu
What is the SE African location between the Limpopo and Zambezi River Great Zimbabwe
What area is known as the "Great Enclosure" Great Zimbabwe
Where is the "Great Enclosure?" Southeast Africa
What modern day country is the birthplace of Islam? Saudia Arabia
Name the Islamic enmpire of India circa 1500s-1600s. Mughal
The modern day country of Iran was home to what ancient Islam empire? Safavid
Name the longest-lasting Islamic empire in world history. Ottoman
What years did the longest lasting Islamic exist? 1300-1920
What war end about the same time as the longest lasting Islamic empire? World War I
What Islamic kings were contemparies to Martin Luther? Solomonid
What powerful king of Mali was responsible for bringing Islam to West Africa and who is know for wealth in gold? Mansa Musa
What country was the king from that was responsible for bringing Islam to West Africa and known for his wealth in gold? Mali
What kingdom established Islam in West Africa? Songhay
Mauhammad Ture was ruler of what kingdom? Songhay
Who was born in Morocca, traveled a total of 75K miles during his lifetime? Ibn Battuta
Who was living about Ibn Battuta's time? Marco Polo
Who was the world traveler from the 1300's? Ibn Battuta
What is the term for deep religous feeling in sufism? Tasawwuf
Harum al-Rashid built what building in Baghdad during the Umayyad Caliphate? House of wisdom
Who did Rastatarians look to as a messianic figure? Haile Selassie
Who was Ras Tafari Makonnen also known as? Haile Selassie
When did Haile Selassie live? 1892-1975
What does "Ras" mean? King
What King of Ethopia re-establihed Christianity in the 13th century? King Lalibela
What building did King Lalibela have built? Stone Churches
What people group was know as Nomads? Tuareg
The Swahili coast traded with what 2 people groups? Arabs and India
Swahilis traded the goods of glassware, porcelain, silk cotton and Islam from what area? East
Swahilis traded the goods of copper, animal skins, ivory, gold, Swahili from what area? Africa
What is the liberal branch of Islam? Sufi
What person from Persia formed Sufism? Rumi
How many years after the forming of Islam was Sufism formed? 600
What branch of Islam focuses on the heart and individual spirit? Sufi
What branch of Islam allows, dancing, twirling, Poetry, instruments and out of control worship. Sufi
Who ruled Ethiopia ca 300's? Ancient Axum
Who ruled Ethiopia ca 600-700? Islam
Who ruled Ethiopia in 1150-1270? Zagwe Dynasty
What king ruled Ethiopia in 1200-1250? King Lalibea
Who ruled Ethiopia in 1270-1975? Solomonid Dynasty
What sea did Islam pass to spread to Ethiopia? Red
What Ethiopian Dynasty was named after its connection to Jewish history? Solomonid
Name a Solomonid Leader. Haile Selassie
What was the given name of Haile Selassie? Ras Tafari Makonnen
When did Haile Selassie live? 1892-1975
What was the Christian capital of Ethiopia Lalibela
The Swahilis traveled by what season? Monsoons
During November - March Monsoon season Swahile travel where? to Africa
Durign April - October Monsoon season Swahile trave where? From Africa
On the Swahili Coast they trading goods and what other thing? ideas
Name the kind of boat that the Arab's sailed on. Dhow
Name the kind of boat that the Chinese sailed on. Junk
The Chinese Junk boats used what instrument for the first time? compass
What was the interior settlement between the Limpopo,, Zambezi River? Great Zimbabwe
What is the dzimba dzamabwe? Great Aimbabwe
What does Shona word means stone houses? Zimbabwe
What goods did the Great Zimbabwe trade in? beads, gold, ivory
what is the Great Enclosure of the Great Zimbabwe? stone structures
How many feet high were the Great Enclosure or stone structures of the Great Zimbabwe? 35
What southern africa community was known as the gateway to the interior? Great Zimbabwe
The ruins of Great Zimbabwe are know as what? Marketplace
How did the Great Zimbabwe society record history? Orally
How must an oral society be studied? architecture
How was East Africa rulled? Kingdoms
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