"The rule he had established had been a maximum of four, but the prophet regarded his ties as politically necessary. He also declared that it was permissible, or acceptable, to break the rule if the man was trying to help a woman in need. "
It says that women were viewed as being beneath men and in need of their protection.
Who was Mansa Musa and where was he from?
He was the King of Mali
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
Why was trade crucial to the Arabic world?
The geography of that part of the world was very desert like and lacked natural resources.
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 a caravan?
A group of merchants traveling together from city to city.
What was the trade route that connected Asia to the Arabian Peninsula by land?
Silk Road
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
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 are 2 effects of Mansa Musa's hajj?
Helped spread Islam and brought notoriety to Mali and West Africa
What natural resources were traded from West Africa which enriched kingdoms that formed there?
Gold and Salt
Why did Muslims make so many advancements in Astronomy and timekeeping?
Their religion required them to pray 5 times a day and face Mecca while doing so. Their religion prompted them to make scientific advancements.
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 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.
Define cultural diffusion and provide 2 examples
Cultural diffusion is the blending of 2 or more cultures, typically after being introduced through trade.
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.
Give 3 examples of Islamic achievements or advancements.
OPEN ENDED
How would you describe a nomadic lifestyle?
Constantly moving around, not living in any one permanent home.