1. Islamic Civilization
Chapter 6, Section 3

2. Prosperity in the Islamic World
The Role of Cities
Baghdad (The City of Peace) Abbasids
Cairo, Egypt Fatimids
Damascus, Syria
Palaces, mosques
Bazaar
Food and goods sold
Cleanliness-food inspectors and rules

3. Prosperity in the Islamic World
The Importance of Farming
Mostly by independent peasants
Some land owned by the state or court
Worked by slaves

4. Islamic Society Social Structure According to Islam, all are equal
An upper class existed
Ruling families
Senior officials
Nomadic elites
The wealthiest merchants
Slaves-not considered equal
According to law, should be treated fairly
A good thing to free them

5. Islamic Society The Role of Women Equal
Me could have up to 4 wives if could pay the dowries
After Islam spread,
Some women secluded-could only leave house for 3 reasons:
When conducted to the house of her bridegroom
Leave house for the funeral of her parents
Her own grave
Cover virtually all parts of her body