Sufism and Syncretism Flashcard

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What did Sufis use to form greater connections with Allah?

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Dance and rituals

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How did Sufism make Islam more appealing in Africa and Southeast Asia?

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By taking on a more mystical approach

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What is a key characteristic of Sufism mentioned in the text?

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Mystical form of Islam

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Who primarily ran the market shops in Southeast Asia?

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Women

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What role did women in Southeast Asia take on in port cities and towns?

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Buying and selling goods

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In which regions were markets primarily run by men, contrasting with Southeast Asia?

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Muslim, European, and East Asian regions

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What societal structure was prevalent in most of the early-modern world?

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Patriarchal

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Which regions were most profoundly affected by the 'Little Ice Age'? Options: Southern latitudes, Northern latitudes, Equatorial regions, Desert regions

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Northern latitudes

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What did many communities do in response to the increase in the slave trade?

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Relocated as far from the slavers' route as possible