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Essential question: How did religion and trade contribute to the scientific, artistic and
intellectual accomplishments of the Islamic empires?
Possible quest format: multiple choice, matching, short answer, free response
You are responsible for the material found in Chapter 10 of your textbook, your notes and
handouts (including the map!) given in class.
KEY TERMS
KEY QUESTIONS
How are the intellectual, artistic and scientific achievements of the Islamic societies significant?
What was the Arabian Peninsula like before the time of Muhammad? How did it change with
Muhammad?
What technologies and innovations have Islamic cultures given the world?
How quickly did Islam spread? How far did it go? How did Muslims treat the people they
conquered?
Why did Islam split into Sunni and Shia? Where can we find most of today’s Shia Muslims?