Weekend in Review/HW Stamp

1. Please take out your Study Guides, Key Terms and Maps from last Friday and leave them on your desk WORK SIDE UP!

2. Introduce yourselves to the new people you are sitting next to.(Shake hands, greet them, say your name, REMEMBER THEIR NAMES!)

3. Then give each person a chance to talk about their weekend.

4. If they don’t tell you anything detailed, feel free to ask them for more details about their weekend.

Review SG Questions 5, 6

1. Take out a RED pen and leave your study guides out.

2. Put away all other pens, pencils, markers, other writing implements.

5. How are Baghdad and Cordoba similar? P. 84

Introduction: The cities of Baghdad and Cordoba had many similarities.

2-3 JUICY details:One thing they shared in common was that they both had economies which relied heavily on trade and agriculture. (Could possibly go into details of things sold in two cities here). Another thing that the two cities shared in common was that they were both centers of learning. (Could go into detail of different learning opportunities in each city here).

ConclusionBaghdad and Cordoba were both amazing cities with many common features.

6. How did Muslim scholars in Cordoba influence Europe? P. 84

Introduction: Muslim scholars in Cordoba had a strong influence on Europe

2-3 JUICY details:Men and women from all over Europe came to study at the university in Cordoba. They studied Greek and Roman scientific writings along with literature from the Muslim world. Due to this, Arabic writings on mathematics, medicine, astronomy, geography, and history were translated to other languages and could be studied across Europe.

ConclusionEurope would have been a very different place without the benefit of the advancements of the Muslim scholars.

Section 2 Key Terms

Janissaries:

Janissaries were Christian boys from conquered towns who were forced to be slave soldiers. They converted to Islam and became fierce fighters. They were one of the keys to the Ottoman Empire’s expansion success.

Mehmed II:

The leader of the Ottomans during the time which they conquered Constantinople (renamed Istanbul by the Ottomans). He was known as “the Conquerer.”

Janissaries

JanissariesI’m going to go HALO 3 on your

butt!

Mehmed II

I AM “THE CONQUERER,”

HEAR ME ROAR!!!!I think I’ll go

Conquer Constantinople and rename it

Istanbulafter I finish smelling this pretty flower.

Section 2 Key Terms

Sultan:

The words used by the Ottomans to describe their rulers.

Suleyman I:

The ruler under which the Ottoman Empire reached its height. He was known as “the Magnificent.” During his rule, from 1520-1566, the Ottomans took control of the eastern Mediterranean and pushed farther into Europe.

Suleyman (Sulieman) I

Just call me “The

Magnificent.”

Section 2 Key Terms

Harem:

During the Ottoman rule women’s freedoms were limited. One limitation was that they had to live apart from the men in an area of the household known as the harem. This kept them out of public life.

Harem Room

Harem Room

Section 2 Key Terms

Shia:

The Shia were Muslims who thought that only members of Muhammad’s family could become caliphs.

Sunni:

The Sunni were Muslims who didn’t think caliphs had to be related to Muhammad as long as they were good Muslims and strong leaders.

Shia vs. Sunni in Iraq

Section 2 Questions

8. How was Mehmed II able to conquer Constantinople? P. 89

A: Mehmed II was able to conquer Constantinople through the use of huge cannons and Janissaries.

9. Under which ruler did the Ottoman Empire reach its height? P. 90

A: Under the rule of Suleyman I the Ottoman Empire reached its height.

Mehmed II’s Cannons

Section 2 Questions

10. How were government and society organized in the Ottoman Empire? P. 90

A: During the Ottoman Empire the sultan issued laws and made all major decisions in the empire. Almost all law was based on Shariah (Islamic Law). Laws not based on Shariah were made by the Sultans.

Society was split into two classes. The upper class was comprised of judges and other people who advised the Sultan. The other class was comprised of people who didn’t fit the requirements to be in this higher class, such as Christians and Jews.

Shariah Law Based on Koran

Section 2 Questions

12. How do the Sunnis and Shia differ? P. 90

A: The Shia believe that only members of Muhammad’s family could become caliphs. The Sunni, by comparison, believe that people can become caliphs as long as they are good Muslims and strong leaders.

13. What two cultural traditions did the Safavid Empire blend? P. 91

A: The Safavid Empire blended the cultures of the Persians and the Muslims.

Section 2 Questions

15. What country did the Mughal Empire occupy? P. 92

A: The Mughal Empire occupied India.

16. How did Akbar’s policies help to unify the Mughal Empire? P. 92

A: Akbar believed that no single religion had all the answers and so he got rid of the tax on non-Muslims and allowed Hindus to be a part of the government.

AkbarMmm, How shall I unify

the Mughal Empire? More tolerance for other

religions and letting everyone be a part of the government? BRILLIANT! Man I’m so smart. I think I’ll go buy myself another pink blouse at Nordstroms

to reward myself for being so awesome.

Section 2 Questions

17. What is the Taj Mahal? P. 93

The Taj Mahal is a dazzling tomb built between 1631 and 1647 by Akbar’s grandson, Shah Jahan and his wife. It is built of materials from all over India and Central Asia. It still stands and is awesome.

Taj Mahal

WAAAAABAAAAM!!! MAN THIS THING IS AWESOME!