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The Muslim World

The Muslim World. In your book use the following Chapter 8. Islam. Founder: Muhammed Birthplace: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (632 CE) Five Pillars of Islam: Belief in ONE GOD – Monotheism Prayer – Five times a day Fasting – During the holy month of Ramadan Charity – alms to the poor

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The Muslim World

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  1. The Muslim World In your book use the following Chapter 8

  2. Islam • Founder: Muhammed • Birthplace: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (632 CE) • Five Pillars of Islam: • Belief in ONE GOD – Monotheism • Prayer – Five times a day • Fasting – During the holy month of Ramadan • Charity – alms to the poor • Hajj – A holy pilgrimage to Mecca (to worship at the Kaaba)

  3. The Ka’aba - Mecca

  4. Expansion of The Muslim World I. The Muslim World - about 1000 AD began to expand into W. Europe A) Spain-Ruled by Moors - Campaign to win Europe was lost at the Battle of Tours (732 CE) - Control of Spain lost to the Christians at the Battle of

  5. The Battle of Tours

  6. Muslims in Spain Granada in 1491 CE (Middle Ages ppt.)

  7. II. Characteristics of the Muslim World B) The Language: Arabic C) Religion: Islam D) Learning: More advanced than Western Europe - Mathematics - Science (Astrology) - Navigation

  8. The Ottoman Empire • III. Ottoman Empire: expanse • of the Muslim World • - (1300-1700 AD) • A) During the fall of the • Byzantine Empire @1400 • -Turks began to gain • control of the region

  9. Ottoman Empires Continued: B) Mehmet II – Most dramatic Ottoman feat - took Constantinople (1453 AD) C) Suleiman I – “The Lawgiver” - responsible for expansion of Islamic World into: 1. Austria 2. Hungary 3. Tripoli (N. Africa)

  10. Indian Muslims IV. Indian Empires A) Mughal Empire in India 1. Religion: Karmetic a) Hinduism b) Buddhism 2. Some Islamic Rulers: a) Akbar – Great One

  11. Indian Empires Continued: -although a Muslim, he defended religious freedom 1. Created a fair taxation system 2. Extended the Mughal Empire 3. Powerful military

  12. Indian Empires Continued: b) Shah Jahan-constructed the Taj Mahal for his deceased wife (Mumtaz) c) Empires Decline:1661 AD -son of Jahan defeated by the explorers(Europe)

  13. The Taj Mahal: PICTURES • The Taj Mahal

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