ISLAM+REVIEW

Possible Essay Questions:

Compare and contrast the Abbasid dynasty and the Umayyad dynasty? List details about each dynasty/ caliphate.

What cultural aspects of Islam effected how some of the dynasties were ruled and how they were succesful if they were? Explain.

What aspects made the Islamic empire succesful while the Europeans went into the dark ages? Why was it so successful and how did it keep it's success?

Explain the Sunni and Shia conflict and how it dates back to around the time period we are studying.

Short Answer Questions:

- Muhammad

- 4 righteous caliphs

- Allah

-Crusades

-Turkish Mamluks; Seljuk

-Mongols; Ghangas Khan

-Battle of Ain Jalut

-Iqtas

-Shia vs. Sunni conflict

-Baghdad

-Umayyads

Ali, Umar, Abu Bakr, Uthman, Muawiya, Yazid,