The Spread of Islam



The Spread of Islam

Chapter 4, Section 1

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Main Ideas

1. Muslim armies __________ many lands into which Islam slowly __________.

2. __________ helped Islam spread into new areas.

3. A mix of __________ was one result of Islam's spread.

4. Islamic influence encouraged the growth of __________.

MUSLIM ARMIES CONQUER MANY LANDS

After Muhammad’s death his followers quickly chose __________ (uh-boo BAK-uhr), one of Muhammad’s first converts, to be the next leader of Islam.

He as the first __________ (KAY-luhf), a title reserved for the highest Islamic leader.

As caliph, Abu Baker was a __________ and __________ leader, but not a religious leader.

Through many battles, he unified __________ for the first time. The new united Arab army quickly conquered the __________ and __________ empires.

The Muslims made a __________ with the non-Muslims they controlled.

Other religions were allowed to exist, but only under the pact __________.

The next several caliphs came from the __________ (oohm-EYE-yuhd) family.

They conquered many tribes in __________ __________and took over kingdoms in __________ __________.

Soon they controlled eastern Mediterranean __________ __________ and conquered some __________ lands in __________ __________.

The __________ slowed Muslim expansion into North Africa.

The Berbers eventually __________ to __________.

A combined Arab and Berber army conquered __________ and pushed into __________, finally stopping after nearly losing a battle near __________.

Muslims continued to rule parts of Spain for another ______ _______.

Identify What region did the Muslims first unify, and who was the caliph who led this unification?

Explain How were the Muslims able to conquer both Persian and Byzantine empires?

Analyze Why do you think the Umayyad caliphs moved the capital from Medina to Damascus?

TRADE HELPS ISLAM SPREAD

Arab __________ took Islamic beliefs and practices with them to new lands. The merchants would bring back new __________ and __________.

In India and other countries, __________ trading cities developed into large Muslim communities.

Recall What feature of Arabia gave Muslim merchants easy access to many parts of the world?

Draw Conclusions How did Arab merchants spread Islam?

Summarize What did Muslims gain through trade?

A MIX OF CULTURES

Muslims generally practiced __________, or acceptance, of the non-Muslims they encountered through either war or trade.

Jews and Christians, who shared some Muslim beliefs, were allowed to practice their own religion, but had to pay a __________.

More people began speaking __________, particularly in trading towns. The Arabs took on __________ from the countries they conquered.

Cultural __________ changed Islam from a mostly Arab religion into a religion of many different __________.

Identify What two religious groups shared some beliefs with Muslims?

Explain What is religious tolerance, and how did the Muslims practice it?

Analyze How did Muslim culture change as Islam spread?

Make Inferences How was the spread of the Arabic language important to the spread of Islam?

THE GROWTH OF CITIES

The growing Muslim cities reflected this __________ of cultures.

The wealthy city of __________, for example, attracted many artists and writers.

__________ in Spain was the largest, most advanced European city during the early 900s.

Cordoba also had a thriving __________ community.

Jewish __________, __________, and __________ made great contributions to Cordoba’s cultural growth.

Explain Why was Baghdad an important city?

Make Inferences Why was Baghdad’s location important?

Draw Conclusions How did Muslims in Cordoba influence Europe?

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Lesson Objective(s):_______________________

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