Unit 4 and 5 Flashcard

Front

Who did Muhammad believe spoke to him, telling him he was a messenger of God?

Back

Gabriel

Front

What is the holy book of Islam called?

Back

Koran (Qur'an)

Front

By 750, the Muslim Empire stretched across parts of which three continents? Asia, Africa, and Europe, Asia, Australia, and Europe, Africa, Europe, and America, Asia, Africa, and America

Back

Asia, Africa, and Europe

Front

Who were included in the "Protected People" class?

Back

Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians

Front

What was a key trade network during the Islamic world?

Back

Silk Road

Front

What was "The House of Learning" in Baghdad known for?

Back

Translating texts from various cultures into Arabic

Front

Islam is a _______________ religion.

Back

monotheistic

Front

Who sent out a letter asking for help against Muslim invaders of Constantinople?

Back

Byzantine emperor Alexius Comnenus

Front

What religious leader from the Catholic Church helped to organize the First Crusade?

Back

Pope Urban II

Front

What were the main motives behind the Crusades?

Back

Economic, social, political, and religious