How would you describe a nomadic lifestyle?
Constantly moving around, not living in any one permanent home.
What is a caravan?
A group of merchants traveling together from city to city.
Define cultural diffusion and provide 2 examples
Cultural diffusion is the blending of 2 or more cultures, typically after being introduced through trade.
Who is the founder of Islam AND in what city was he born?
Muhammad is the founder and he was born in Mecca in modern day Saudi Arabia.
What is the holy text AND the place of worship in Islam?
The Qur'an is the holy text and a mosque is a place of worship.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
1. Proclaim your belief in 1 god and Muhammad. 2 Pray 5x a day facing Mecca. 3 Donate money to charity. 4. Fast during Ramadan. 5. Hajj to Mecca
Who is Muhammad talking about when he describes "people of the book"?
Jews and Christians who also believe in 1 god and share a belief in prophets like Abraham
What natural resources were traded from West Africa which enriched kingdoms that formed there?
Gold and Salt
What was the trade route that connected Asia to the Arabian Peninsula by land?
Silk Road
Why was trade crucial to the Arabic world?
The geography of that part of the world was very desert like and lacked natural resources.
Why was the Arabian Peninsula referred to as 'The Crossroads of Trade'?
It was at the center of most of the worlds biggest civilizations and a location where merchants from those civilizations met.
How did Islam spread so far?
Islam was spread by Arabic traders who taught the religion to those they came into contact with in other parts of the world.
What is an astrolabe and how was it used in navigation?
A tool used in astronomy to study the angle of prominent stars from the horizon to determine position in the world and time of day.
Who was Mansa Musa and where was he from?
He was the King of Mali
What are 2 effects of Mansa Musa's hajj?
Helped spread Islam and brought notoriety to Mali and West Africa
