Arab+Empire+Outline

Arab Empire Wiki Outline


 * THESIS: The main elements of the Ancient Arab Empire are //geography, culture, political systems, economics,// and //military.// These five aspects of Arab civilization affect millions of people today. **

A. Since their //location// made them the hub of civilization—their empire stretched to Europe, Asia, and Africa—Arab culture spread in many directions, the result of movement of people, goods, and ideas. B. The //movement// of travelers and traders of many different cultures resulted in the diversity of the Arabian Peninsula. C. The Arabs were able to //adapt// to a dry environment, which was difficult for other civilizations.
 * I. //Geography// played an important role in the expansion of the Arab Empire. **

A. The Arab Empire was based around Islamic religion, which centered around the belief of there being a one and only almighty god, Allah. B. Throughout the Arab empire, most people strived for knowledge, but not all were given the opportunity to learn or be //educated// at the same levels as others. C. Since many cities under Arab rule were cultural melting pots, Arab //architecture// was a mix of styles from different cultures. D. Many discoveries were made in the //sciences// by Arab scientists as well as others living there. E. The unique culture of the Arabs //impacted peoples’ daily life// in many ways.
 * II. //Culture// played a substantial part in the Arab Empire and its growth. **

A. The //rulers// of the Arabian empire after Muhammad’s death were called caliphs and were both the political and religious leaders. B. The //governing system and the spread of the empire// of the Arabs gave the people of the empire many great opportunities.
 * III. The //political system// of the Arabs was very similar to those of other civilizations in that time period. **

A. The Arabian empire was located in a convenient place so that their //trade// routes stretched across Europe, Africa, China, and the Indian Ocean. B. Trade between Arabs and the rest of the world changed significantly as //new commercial practices// developed in the empire. C. Even though the Arab empire was very religious and modest, //daily life// could become violent and harsh. D. The //money// made by Arabian merchants from trade was //used// for many different purposes. E. People in the empire used animals and boats for //transportation// of information, mail, and people. F. From the lowest farmers to caliphs of the empire, //occupations// in the Arabian empire differed.
 * IV. //Economics// of the Arab contributed to Islam’s spread across the globe. **

** V. MILITARY ** - **The Arab people were very skilled in battle and //military// was very important to them.** A. The Arab empire’s //armies// were victorious in battle and were united by a common goal. B. Though most //important battles// in the Arab empire were conquests, this empire also had some key battles during this time. C. Since the people of the Arab empire were very skilled craftsmen, their //weapons// were always superb in battle.