1.2 Reading Flashcard: Dar al-Islam

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The Crusaders were...

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European Christians who wanted access to their holy land.

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Islamic scholars translated and built upon the works of...

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Greek Scholars

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Which was NOT a right of Islamic women in the Middle Ages? Options: Land ownership, Testimony in court, Freely walk and speak in town, Inherit money and land.

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Freely walk and speak in town

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After the death of Muhammad, why did Islam split?

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Conflict over the rightful caliph

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Who were the Mamluks?

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A Turkic group of former slaves

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What caused Baghdad's economic struggles and ultimate decline?

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Trade began to shift from the southern part of the Silk Roads to the northern portion

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What is Shariah law?

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Islamic code of law that details behavioral expectations