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1. Islam & Crusades Intro
Islam
Arab World
Muhammad (570?-632)
Religion of Islam
Expansion
Crusades
Why?
What?
Conclusion Key Terms
Koran
Five Pillars of Islam
Jerusalem
Pope Urban II
Indulgences
2. Arabian/Islamic Impact
Irrigation - increased agricultural production
Mathematics:
Numbering System: Arabic Numerals replaced cumbersome Roman Numerals
Algebra comes from Arabic word Al-jabar included in a math book from 820 AD
3. Arab World Many were nomads & herded sheep and camels; other specialized in trade.
Outsiders tried to conquer Arabs, but were unable.
Mecca was an important city.
4. Muhammad(570?-632) Born about 570 AD and grew up in Mecca.
After marriage, he became a social activist.
Received revelations from the angel Gabriel eventually included in the Koran.
In 622 he moved from Mecca to Medina and became VERY influential, spreading the word of Islam.
5. Five Pillars Of Islam Creed/Faith: The belief there is only one God (Allah); Muhammad is the prophet of Allah.
Prayer: Five times per day believers must wash and purify themselves, face Mecca, and pray.
Almsgiving: All should contribute money to the poor/needy.
Fast: between daylight until nightfall during the month of Ramadan.
Pilgrimage: to Mecca during ones lifetime.
6. Islam, Judaism, Christianity All worship the same God (the God of Abraham).
Much of the Old Testament, including prophets Abraham & Moses, are accepted (Muslims & Jews dont accept Jesus as the Savior).
The belief in charity to the poor/weak.
Jerusalem is an important city.
Jews: land of Abraham; promised by God.
Christians: land of Jesus ministry.
Muslims: where Muhammad ascended to heaven.
7. Following Muhammads Death Islamic world grew and covered more territory than the old Roman Empire at its height.
8. Crusades A series of wars fought between Christians and Muslims.
Access to and control of Jerusalem was one key cause.
9. Pope Urbans Call If they decide to fight, what will they receive?
10. Crusades(1100-1200) 1st Crusade: 1097-1099
Christians regain control of Jerusalem.
2nd Crusade: 1147-1149
Muslims recapture Jerusalem.
3rd Crusade: 1189-1192
Draw: Muslims retain control of Jerusalem but allow access to the city.
11. Indulgences Money paid to the Church to help the war effort.
Why pay this money?
If a person gave the Church money, sins were forgiven and a place in heaven was secured.
12. Islam & Crusades Intro
Islam
Arab World
Muhammad (570?-632)
Religion of Islam
Expansion
Crusades
Why?
What?
Conclusion Key Terms
Koran
Five Pillars of Islam
Jerusalem
Pope Urban II
Indulgences