7.17 Flashcard (11/1 & 11/4)

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What city does Muhammad migrate to after leaving Mecca?

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Yathrib

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Which physical feature is part of the darker-shaded region in the source?

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Euphrates River

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Which statement explains the historical significance of the Qur’an?

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It is the foundational text for the religion of Islam.

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Which statement describes the primary method for the early spread of the Arabic language? Merchants traded between Southwest Asia and North Africa, Migration of Arabic-speaking tribes to Asia, Military conquests of European nations, Cultural diffusion through literature

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Merchants traded between Southwest Asia and North Africa

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What was one reason the leaders of Makkah supported polytheism? Options: It helped them maintain control over the people. It ensured harmony among different tribes. It allowed them to profit from idol sales. It attracted visitors to Makkah, boosting trade.

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It attracted visitors to Makkah, boosting trade.

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Why were the Islamic lands ideally suited for spreading cultural elements to other places?

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Many important trade routes linking Asia, Europe, and Africa met in the Middle East.

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How did the Muslims preserve the work of early Greek philosophers?

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They translated their writings into Arabic and kept them in libraries.

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The map illustrates that which group controlled most of the trade routes during the early medieval period?

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Arab Merchants

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"In the year 21, Umar directed Sa'da-AnsAri at the head of a great army against the Greeks…Umar came into a place called al-Himar-a which he destroyed putting its inhabitants to the sword." This quote is an example of which of the following answer choices:Options: Islam was diffused through trade and commerce., Islam was diffused through military conquests., The Arabic language has a special status in the Islamic Faith, Muhammad and his followers left Mecca for Medina when Mecca became too dangerous

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Islam was diffused through military conquests.

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Which statement is BEST supported by this map? Options: The location of the Islamic Empire contributed to the diffusion of knowledge across three continents., The lack of transportation routes in the Islamic Empire prevented commerce from flourishing in the empire., The natural borders of the Islamic Empire resulted in its isolation from other civilizations., The geographic size of the empire led to a decline in conversions of people groups to Islam.

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The location of the Islamic Empire contributed to the diffusion of knowledge across three continents.

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