2. PreAP Warm-up Questions Read the following biography on Akbar then answer the question below: Akbar is known as the greatest of the Mughal emperors, and yet he was only 13 years old when he began his reign in 1556. At first Akbar received help from his wise minister, Bayram Khan, but after only a few years Akbar began to rule on his own. Not only was Akbar very young, he was also illiterate. This did not stop him from leading his country to its height of political and cultural development. He led a dynasty that controlled more than half of India and lasted for almost 200 years. Akbar was an exceptional administrator. When he began his rule, the empire was disorganized and fragmented. It had lost much of its former territory. Akbar waged military campaigns to win back lost territory and claim new lands. Then he organized the country by dividing it into provinces, districts, and villages. Administrators were appointed who answered directly to Akbar. In this way, Akbar was able to keep firm control over his empire. He was benevolent to those who were loyal, but did not tolerate uprisings and put them down fiercely. Akbar was a Muslim, yet he was very tolerant of other faiths. He appointed several Hindus as advisors to his court and to important government posts. Under Akbar’s rule, people of other faiths, such as Christianity and Hinduism, were allowed to practice their own religions and customs. Akbar invited scholars of other religions into his court and loved to hold discussions with them. Akbar created a new religious movement called Din-e Ilahi, meaning Divine Faith, which combined elements of Islam, Christianity, and other faiths. This religion had few followers and brought criticism from orthodox Muslims. During his reign Akbar made many civic and social reforms. He passed new tax laws that took some of the burden from the peasants. He also developed the arts. During his reign artistic techniques from other cultures blended with Mughal techniques, especially in painting and architecture. Akbar ruled India until his death in 1605. His reign has been viewed as a model for future governments. Akbar was a strong and compassionate ruler, who provided the social support that his people needed. Why is Akbar known as a great administrator? a)He organized it into provinces. b)He put down rebellions harshly. c)He was tolerant of other faiths.

4. The Islamic World Literature and the Arts Chapter 12, Section 4 World History

5. Alabama Course of Study Standard Three: Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets. IIdentifying cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies.

6. Alabama Course of Study Standard Eleven: Describe early Islamic civilizations, including the development of religious, social, and political systems. TTracing the spread of Islamic ideas through invasion and conquest throughout the Middle East, Northern Africa, and western Europe.

7. Today’s Learning Targets I can use academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I can identify the physical and cultural features of this region. I can list the cultural achievements of Islam.

8. Read the following from Quran Al-Baqarah then answer the question to the below: Akbar is known as the greatest of the Mughal emperors, and yet he was only 13 years old when he began his reign in 1556. At first Akbar received help from his wise minister, Bayram Khan, but after only a few years Akbar began to rule on his own. Not only was Akbar very young, he was also illiterate. This did not stop him from leading his country to its height of political and cultural development. He led a dynasty that controlled more than half of India and lasted for almost 200 years. Akbar was an exceptional administrator. When he began his rule, the empire was disorganized and fragmented. It had lost much of its former territory. Akbar waged military campaigns to win back lost territory and claim new lands. Then he organized the country by dividing it into provinces, districts, and villages. Administrators were appointed who answered directly to Akbar. In this way, Akbar was able to keep firm control over his empire. He was benevolent to those who were loyal, but did not tolerate uprisings and put them down fiercely. Akbar was a Muslim, yet he was very tolerant of other faiths. He appointed several Hindus as advisors to his court and to important government posts. Under Akbar’s rule, people of other faiths, such as Christianity and Hinduism, were allowed to practice their own religions and customs. Akbar invited scholars of other religions into his court and loved to hold discussions with them. Akbar created a new religious movement called Din-e Ilahi, meaning Divine Faith, which combined elements of Islam, Christianity, and other faiths. This religion had few followers and brought criticism from orthodox Muslims. During his reign Akbar made many civic and social reforms. He passed new tax laws that took some of the burden from the peasants. He also developed the arts. During his reign artistic techniques from other cultures blended with Mughal techniques, especially in painting and architecture. Akbar ruled India until his death in 1605. His reign has been viewed as a model for future governments. Akbar was a strong and compassionate ruler, who provided the social support that his people needed. PreAP Warm-up Questions Why is Akbar known as a great administrator? a) He organied it into provinces. b) He put down rebellions harshly. c) He was tolerant of other faiths.

9. PreAP Warm-up Questions Who was a famous Sufi poet?  Omar Khayyam What are two architectural features that most mosques have?  Minarets & domes

10. Warm-up Questions Who was a famous Sufi poet?  Omar Khayyam What are two architectural features that most mosques have?  Minarets & domes

11. Key Terms Covered The way Muhammad lived. SSunnah A building for Muslim prayer. MMosque

12. Key Terms Covered A wet, fertile area in a desert OOasis A title for the highest leader in Islam. ccaliph

13. A group of traders that travel together ccaravan Decorative writing ccalligraphy

14. A follower of Islam MMuslim The holy book of Islam QQur’an

15. A narrow tower from which Muslims are called to prayer. mminaret To make an effort or struggle; holy war jjihad

17. Today’s Learning Targets I can use academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I can identify the physical and cultural features of this region. I can list the cultural achievements of Islam.