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Review the Main Ideas

1. Question

   From what kind of social and economic environment did Muhammad arise, and what did he teach?

   From what kind of social and economic environment did Muhammad arise, and what did he teach?

2. Question

   What made possible the spread of Islam, and what forms of government were established to rule Muslim lands?

   What made possible the spread of Islam, and what forms of government were established to rule Muslim lands?

3. Question

   How were the Muslim lands governed from 900 to 1400, and what new challenges did rulers face?

   How were the Muslim lands governed from 900 to 1400, and what new challenges did rulers face?

4. Question

   What social distinctions were important in Muslim society?

   What social distinctions were important in Muslim society?

5. Question

   Why did trade thrive in Muslim lands?

   Why did trade thrive in Muslim lands?

6. Question

   What new ideas and practices emerged in the arts, sciences, education, and religion?

   What new ideas and practices emerged in the arts, sciences, education, and religion?

7. Question

   How did Muslims and Christians come into contact with each other, and how did they view each other?

   How did Muslims and Christians come into contact with each other, and how did they view each other?