Hines’ History Spot

APWH – Complete the ch6 discussion questions – posted below – due Wed. Ch6 test will be Friday.

WH – none. Ch6 test will be given out in class tomorrow, test is Thurs.

French II – none.

APWH – CH.6 Discussion Questions
1. What was the nature of Bedouin society before Muhammad received his revelation?
2. How did Islam address the fundamental problems in Arabian society?
3. How was the succession dispute over the office of caliph finally settled?
4. What was the nature and extent of the Umayyad?
5. What events led to the downfall of the Umayyads?
6. How did the Abbasid Empire differ from the Umayyad Empire?
7. What were the achievements of the Arab phase of Islamic development ending in 750 C.E.?
8. Did women in the Islamic world have more or less freedom than women in other contemporary societies? Explain your answer.
9. Discuss how a nomadic pastoral society produced a religion capable of achieving global dominance.
10. Discuss why the disputes over authority after the death of Muhammad served to hinder future Muslim unity.
11. Answer the In Depth and document questions.