Developments in Dar al-Islam

THEMATIC FOCUS

Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI

The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Unit 1: Learning Objective D

Explain how systems of belief and their practices affected society in the period from c. 1200 to c. 1450.

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.1.III.D.iii Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the core beliefs and practices of these religions continued to shape societies in Africa and Asia.

THEMATIC FOCUS

Governance GOV

A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE Unit 1:

Learning Objective E

Explain the causes and effects of the rise of Islamic states over time.

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.2.I As the Abbasid Caliphate fragmented, new Islamic political entities emerged, most of which were dominated by Turkic peoples. These states demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.1.III.A Muslim rule continued to expand to many parts of Afro-Eurasia due to military expansion, and Islam subsequently expanded through the activities of merchants, missionaries, and Sufis.

THEMATIC FOCUS

Technology and Innovation TEC

Human adaptation and innovation have resulted in increased efficiency, comfort, and security, and technological advances have shaped human development and interactions with both intended and unintended consequences.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Unit 1: Learning Objective F

Explain the effects of intellectual innovation in Dar al-Islam.

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.2.II.A.i Muslim states and empires encouraged significant intellectual innovations and transfers.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES

New Islamic political entities:

• • Seljuk Empire

  • Mamluk sultanate of Egypt

  • Delhi sultanates

Innovations:

• • Advances in mathematics (Nasir al-Din al-Tusi)

  • Advances in literature ('A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah)

  • Advances in medicine

Transfers:

• • Preservation and commentaries on Greek moral and natural philosophy

  • House of Wisdom in Abbasid Bagdad

  • Scholarly and cultural transfers in Muslim and Christian Spain