The Earth and Its People - Chapter 8
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World History [1]
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The Rise of Islam [10]
Chapter 8: The Rise of Islam 600-1200 Papermaking, superior to papyrus and parchment Established an Islamic caliphate Stretched from Spain to Central Asia Fihrist: 10 books Arabic language, Quran, Torah, Gospel Arabic grammar, writings from historians Al-Nadim A Thousand Stories The Arabian Nights The Origins of Islam Syria, Jordan, Iraq Sasanid Empire invasion Byzantines did the same Islam started The Arabian Peninsula Before Muhammad more farmers and sailors than nomads fishing and trading caravan trading religious rituals military efficient camel saddles animal power Mecca city, Ka'ba shrine, Zamzam surrounding Muhammad in Mecca Night of Power and Excellence heard words of God proclaimed by angel Gabriel Ali and Abu Bakr close to Muhammad