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what caused pressure to convert to Islam |
The crusades, campaigns to free the holy land by the Europeans |
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the Islamic Empire came under new leadership with the defeat of the Umayyads. The new dynasty became known as ? |
Abassid |
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With the new dynasty of Abassid, the capital moved to where? |
Baghdad |
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What did Islamic scientists correct |
they said that the sun was the center of the solar system, improved astrolabe which is a tool used for solving problems relating to time and position of the sun |
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what are some early islamic inventions |
water turbine, crank shaft, vertical windmill, crank shaft, astrolabe |
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The muslim word made improvement to farming, how? |
developed windmill to pump water out of the ground, this led to increased production of crops such as almonds, sugar cane, and citrus fruit |
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muslim engineers learned how to use ____________ to produce power |
water, wind, steam, and oil |
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why was the expansion of Islam into Asia Minor was delayed for what reason |
stubborn resistance of the Byzantine Empire |
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the capital of Byzantine Empire |
Constantinople |
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the Byzantine Empire secret weapon |
Greek fire, a chemical mixture burned upon impact and spread when doused with water |
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Charles, ruler of the Franks became known as ? |
Charles Martel |
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why did Charles Martel earn that name |
because he led an army to stop the advance of the Muslim forces in Europe. |
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What battle did Charles Martel defeat the Muslim army |
Battle of Tours in 732 |
