Question 1

Founder of the Wahhabi movement, Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, believed that the Quran and the hadith were the only reliable sources through which Islam could be comprehended.

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This is a widely accepted belief held by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab and his followers.

Question 2

The Mahdiyyah movement, concerned with the revival of Islamic political activity, emerged in Yemen.

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The Mahdiyyah movement emerged in Sudan in the late 19th century, led by Muhammad Ahmad, who declared himself the Mahdi, aiming to purify Islam and establish a just governance.

Question 3

The three Islamic movements-Wahhabi, Sanusi, and Mahdiyyah-primarily found expression through tribal groups.

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The three Islamic movements, Wahhabi, Sanusi, and Mahdiyyah, primarily found expression through tribal groups. These movements emerged in regions where traditional tribal structures were still strong and played a key role in the spread and consolidation of these ideologies.

Question 4

Al-Afghani's influence on Islamic opinion was due to the appeal of his call for direct action in the name of Islamic solidarity.

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Al-Afghani's call for direct action in the name of Islamic solidarity resonated with many Muslims and helped to galvanize their support for various political and social movements.

Question 5

The study of Arab military conquest was at the heart of al-nahdah.

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Al-nahdah, also known as the Arab Renaissance, focused on modernizing and revitalizing Arab culture, language, and society, rather than military conquests.

Question 6

The rapid development of the Ottoman Empire's _________ and _________ systems tightened the central government's control over the more remote hinterlands.

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Question 7

Al-nahdah, the __________________, was the economic and literary renaissance experienced by Arab Christians of Syria and Lebanon in the second half of the nineteenth century.

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Question 8

Concerned with the survival of the Islamic ummah in a world dominated by Europe, Islamic reformists believed that Muslims' response should be to acquire an understanding of the __________________ principles of Islam.

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Question 9

The doctrine of __________________ was promoted by Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, who saw it as a means to bring unity to various Muslim communities.

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Question 10

Because of their religion, members of the __________________ Arab community did not regard the ideas and institutions coming from Europe as a threat to their civilization.

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Question 11

Explain three or more components to the movement lead by Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi (the expected one) in Sudan.

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Question 12

What was the primary concern of reformists among tribal groups as well as among the urban milieu of high Islam?

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Question 13

What was Jamal al-Din al-Afghani's prescription for the perceived weaknesses in Muslim culture and societies?

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Question 14

How did Butrus al-Bustani impact the Arab cultural awakening?

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Question 15

How did the Arab cultural awakening challenge the Ottoman system?

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Question 16

Briefly explain Muhammed Abduh's views regarding Islam and modernity.

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Question 17

In what ways did Sultan Abdul Hamid II attempt to exploit the concept of Pan-Islam for his own political and diplomatic objectives?

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Question 18

According to Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi, did the Ottoman Empire play a positive or negative role in the development of Islam? Explain.

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Question 19

How did Sultan Abdul Hamid II attempt to control information in the Ottoman Empire?

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Question 20

How did Muhammed Ahmad demonstrate to the Islamic world that Islamic revival could serve as a weapon to defeat European imperialism?

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Quiz 7: The Response of Islamic Society