CONCEPT MAP

Key Concepts: Key Vocabulary:

Islam

Hajj

Caliph

Sultan

Jihad

Umma

Mosques

Human and Physical Geography

Organizational Structure

Development of Islamic Law and its impact

Topic:

Islam

Social Class

Golden Age of Islam

Examples:

Women and slavery in Muslim society

Contributions to math, medicine, art, architecture, literature

Role of preserving Greek and Roman Culture

Islamic Spain/Trade

Enduring Understanding (s): Strict social status exists in the Islamic faith. Islam was a major link between Eastern and Western cultures. What was the role of Islamic missionaries in Africa? In other regions? _________________________________________________

Essential Question (s): What contributions did Islamic culture make to global history? How did Islam link Eastern and Western cultures? _______________________________________________________

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