World History Chapter 10 Identification - The Muslim World

Answer the following Identifications in complete sentences addressing who, what, where, when, and why important. 2 points each

Section 1 – Rise of Islam

  1. Southwest Asian society during the 600s.
  2. The Prophet Muhammad
  3. Beliefs of Islam (include 5 pillars)
  4. Compare and contrast Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by creating a graphic organizer
  5. Section 2 – Spread of Islam

  6. Muhammad’s successors spread Islam
  7. Internal conflicts in the Muslim hierarchy
  8. Islamic influence in SW Asia, N Africa, and S Europe.
  9. Section 3 – Muslim Achievements

  10. Muslim society and scholarship
  11. Arts and Science in the Muslim world

Thinking about ESSAYS:

Social aspects and differences between Jews, Christians, and Muslims

The decline of Muslim solidarity into bickering factions

The role of communications and transportation involved with the dissemination of cultures and ideas

WORLD RELIGIONS (pages 250-265)

Assignment: answer the following essay question in essay form. 20 points

After examining the six major religions of the world, what are the three most commonly reoccurring themes? Cite specific examples for each of the religions throughout your essay.

Chapter 11 – Byzantines, Russians, and Turks (2 points each)

Section 1 – Byzantium Becomes the New Rome

  1. New Rome (Justinian and Byzantine Emperors)
  2. Building the New Rome
  3. Byzantine problems and enemies
  4. Church Divisions
  5. Create a graphic organizer citing 5 reasons for the fall of Byzantium
  6. Section 2 – Russians Adapt Byzantine Culture

  7. Slavs and Greeks
  8. Rise and Fall of Kiev
  9. Mongols Favor rise of Moscow
  10. Section 3 – Turkish Empires Rise in Anatolia

  11. Turks from Central Asia
  12. Seljuks go at Crusaders and Mongols

Thinking about ESSAYS:

Transitions in government policy in ruling peoples from Roman to Byzantine time.

Adaptations in warfare

Artistic and scientific accomplishments from Greeks to Muslims to Crusades