'People of the Book'
Cordoba, Spain
[Religious] Synthesis
Ancient Greek learning
Sufis
Crusades
1.B: Explain a historical concept, development, or process.
4.A: Identify and describe a historical context for a specific historical development or process.
The Middle East (Western Asia) is the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. All three religions are closely related and referred to as “Abrahamic” religions—meaning they each worship the God of Abraham mentioned in their holy texts. All three religions also believe that Abraham was a prophet who received God’s word.
AP Exam Alert
The Islamic world and its history are one of the main topics in the first four AP world history units. The ability to recognize elements of Islamic culture in the areas where the Islamic religion expanded is a must.
Free Women in Islam 1200-1450