Name:
Islam and the Arab Empire
Text: World History & Geography
Chapter 9
Pd:
DIRECTIONS:
Read the intro on page 172 and complete the “Step into Place” activity. Read the quotes and look at the info on the map to
answer the DBQ (Data-Based-Question).
1. What generalizations can you make about Islamic civilizations?
Read Lesson 2, The Arab Empire and the Caliphates, beginning on page 178. Answer the following questions.
2. What is a caliph? What is a caliphate?
3.
How did Muhammad and his successors help create and expand the Arab Empire?
4. The concept of dhimmitude resulted in Muslim conquerors being fairly tolerant with those they ruled. Explain why.
5.
List beliefs of Sunnis vs. Shias and/or List groups that make up Sunnis vs. Shias.
Sunni
Shia
6.
Umayyads
Write FIVE facts about each of the following dynasties…
Abbasid
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 Write out the pronunciation here!
Seljuk Turks