The Muslim World

In your book use the following Chapter 8

Islam Founder: Muhammed Birthplace: Mecca, Saudi Arabia (632 CE) Five Pillars of Islam:

Belief in ONE GOD – MonotheismPrayer – Five times a dayFasting – During the holy month of RamadanCharity – alms to the poor Hajj – A holy pilgrimage to Mecca (to worship

at the Kaaba)

Expansion of The Muslim WorldI. The Muslim World

- about 1000 AD began to expand into W. Europe A) Spain-Ruled by Moors

(for how many years?)___________________________

- Control of Spain lost to the Christians at the Battle of ___________

Muslims in Spain

Granada in 1491 CE

II. Characteristics of the Muslim World

B) The Language: ______ C) Religion: ___________ D) Learning: More advanced

than Western Europe - Mathematics - Science (Astrology) - Navigation

The Ottoman Empire

III. Ottoman Empire: expanse of the Muslim World

- (1300-1700 AD) A) During the fall of the

Byzantine Empire @1400-(group of Muslims)

________began to gain control of the region

Ottoman Empires Continued:

B) Mehmet II – Most dramaticOttoman feat - captured what city? (1453 AD)

C) Suleiman I – “The Lawgiver”- responsible for expansion of Islamic World into:

1. Austria 2. Hungary 3. Tripoli (N. Africa)

Indian MuslimsIV. Indian Empires

A) Mughal Empire in India1. Religion: Karmetic

a) Hinduismb) Buddhism

2. Some Islamic Rulers:a) Akbar – Great One

Indian Empires Continued:-although a Muslim, he defended

religious freedom1. Created a fair taxation system2. Extended the Mughal Empire3. Powerful military

Indian Empires Continued: b) Shah Jahan-constructed this great monumentfor his

deceased wife (Mumtaz)c) Empires Decline:1661 AD

-son of Jahan defeated by the explorers(Europe)

The Taj Mahal: PICTURES

The Taj

Mahal