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GCI Review Session. Emergence of Islam. The Rise of Islam. The unlikely circumstances that led to Muhammad becoming a prophet The Meccan’s response to Muhammad’s idea of monotheism. Hijra The Pillars of Islam Hajj Sharia. Overview so far. J M/M. X C. I P. Hajj. Soc. Mob. Trade.
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GCI Review Session Emergence of Islam
The Rise of Islam • The unlikely circumstances that led to Muhammad becoming a prophet • The Meccan’s response to Muhammad’s idea of monotheism. • Hijra • The Pillars of Islam • Hajj • Sharia
Overview so far J M/M X C I P Hajj Soc. Mob. Trade Cultural Diffusion Resources Advancements Golden Age of Islam
Early Muslim Empires • Schism between main sects (factions) • Shi’at Ali (Followers of Ali) • Sunna (Community) • Umayyad • Dynasty of Sunni Caliphs. • Abassid • Shi’a dynasty • Seljuk Turks partially take over by 900 AD. • Mongols come in the 13th Century
Golden Age of Islam • SOCIAL MOBILITY – Key concept here. • In order to have social mobility, you need an increase in resources. • International trade network emerges. • These things lead to advancements in art, architecture, learning, etc. • This is what a golden age means.
Muslims in India • Sultan- Muslim ruler in India. • Delhi Sultanate • Maurya and Gupta Empires (we didn’t talk about them) collapsed. • Muslims defeated Hindu armies and established a capital in Delhi (hence Deli Sultanate) • Cultural diffusion occurs • Several key leaders emerge • Akbar :-D • Jahangir/ NurJahan :-/ • Shah Jahan :-P
Ottoman and Safavid Empires • Ottoman Empire (Turkish people) conquer Constantinople (0=0) • Ottoman Culture • Classes • Janizaries • Safavid • Abbas
The Test on Friday • 25 Multiple Choice Questions • A few from older material • 5 Completion questions • 5 Definitions • 100 points • It may be curved, depending on overall scores.