PPT-Islamic Civilization Abbasid Empire (762-1258 AD)

Geography Encyclopædia Britannica Online Abbāsid Caliphate in the 9th century May 2015 lt httpwwwbritannicacomEBcheckedtopic465AbbasidDynastyimagesvideos187259abbasidcaliphateinthe9thcentury. The Spread of Islam. After Muhammad’s death, Islam spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula, shaping a major empire within 100 years. While the empire eventually broke into smaller parts, Islam continued to spread. The Big Questions:. What are the major beliefs of Islam?. What were the political, economic, and social. effects of the spread of Islamic culture?. Introduction:. In the 5. th. century, warfare between the Byzantine and Persian Empires interrupted trade routes from East Asia.. ARAB. ISLAMIC. Rise of Abbasid Party. The party traced its descent from Muhammad’s uncle, al-Abbas. . Al-Abbas’ great . great. grandson, Abu al-Abbas led his forces against the . Umayyads. . . Shi’a were his allies. . Chapter . 13. I: A Prophet and His World. Arabian Peninsula: . harsh environment. , . Bedouins (nomadic herders, clan-based, polytheistic), . long-distance trade . (sea -> camel caravan). Link between India/China and Persia/Byzantine. Late Abbasid Era . Empire weakened 9-13. th. Centuries due to peasant revolts. Third Abbasid caliph was . al-Mahdi. Couldn’t reconcile with Shiites. Succession was not secure. Eldest son was poisoned after succession. www.educationforum.co.uk. . In the 7. th. century AD the new religion of Islam spread rapidly through the Middle East, North Africa and even into Spain and Portugal. Islamic territories united under one ruler or caliph. SS.A.2.4.6; SS.B.2.4.3; SS.A.1.4.3. Muhammad’s Death. M. never named successor, no son. Follower’s choose M’s father-in-law . Abu Bakr . as . caliph. Under Abu Bakr, Islam expands through . jihad. 732-1212 C.E.. Prosperity in the Islamic World. Generally speaking , the Islamic empire was very wealthy. The Islamic Empire made the majority of its wealth through trade with a number of other established civilizations.. Excesses by the Caliphs and . Wazirs. : Monumental building, multiple wives, lavish gifts. Shi’i. revolts. No succession laws. Gradual increase of Persian advisors. Slave mercenaries. Agrarian issues: peasants taxed too heavily, irrigation projects fell into disrepair. ARAB. ISLAMIC. Umayyad . and . Abbasid. Rise of Abbasid Party. The party traced its descent from Muhammad’s uncle, al-Abbas. . Al-Abbas’ great great grandson, Abu al-Abbas led his forces against the Umayyads. . :. What were the important contributions of Muslim scholars during the Islamic Empire? . Warm-Up Question. :. What are the Five Pillars of Islam? . What is a “caliph”?. Why did the division between the . Early African Development. Bantu were a language group from west Africa. used . iron tools to clear lands and cultivate crops. grew . yams, millet, and . sorghum. . increasing . food supply. population growth strained. Review Questions. What group finally ended the Abbasid caliphate in 1258?. What was the name of the mystics/missionaries of Islam during this period?. What was one issue that has always plagued Islamic governments, going back to Sunni-Shia split?. CE-1258 CE. . What is a golden age?. The arts, medicine, . science. , . and . philosophy flourish. . Ancient Islamic scholars learning from a teacher. Islamic Golden Age. In 750 CE, the Abbasid rulers move the capital from Damascus to Baghdad..