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Geography Origins of Islam Teachings of Islam Expansion of Islam Cultural Achievements

What is another name for a desert spring? A 100

Oasis A 100

What is the most predominate physical feature in the Arabian Peninsula? A 200

The Rub’ al-Khail desert, also called the “Empty Quarter.” A 200

Define “nomadic” and “sedentary”? A 300

Nomadic – people who move from place to place. Sedentary – people who settle in one place. A 300

How did the physical location of the Islamic Empire influence its culture? A 400

It allowed the blending of different cultures through trade. A 400

Why is Arabia known as a crossroads location? A 500

It is near the intersection of three continents (Africa, Asia, and Europe) and trade routes pass through the region. A 500

What is monotheism? B 100

The worship of one god. B 100

What is the difference between Islam and Muslim? B 200

Islam is a religion while a Muslim is a follow of that religion. B 200

What was the Kaaba used for before Islam? B 300

It was a shrine used to house and worship idols (often of polytheistic religions). B 300

Where did Muhammad go when he was kicked our of Mecca? B 400

He went about 200 miles north the city of Yathrib, which was later named Medina. B 400

According to Islamic belief, what was the source of Islamic teaching and how did Muhammad receive them? B 500

The received a message from Allah through the angel Gabriel while Muhammad was meditating in a cave. B 500

What is Islamic law called? C 100

Shariah C 100

What is the central teaching of the Qur’an? C 200

The central teaching of Islam is that there is only one God, and the Muhammad is his prophet. C 200

What is the difference between the Qur’an and Sunnah? C 300

According to the Islamic faith, the Qur’an is the word of God as told by Muhammad while the Sunnah is a record of the life and teachings of Muhammad. C 300

What are three similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? C 400

All three religions are monotheistic, believe in some of the same prophets, and have holy books. C 400

Name and briefly describe each of the Five Pillars of Islam. C 500

1)SHAHADA- Declaration of faith. 2)SALAH- Praying five times a day facing Mecca. 3)ZAKAH- Giving to the poor. 4)SIYAM- Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. 5)Hajj - Traveling to Mecca at least once in a lifetime. C 500

What were the first four successors of Muhammad called? D 100

Caliphs D 100

How did the Ottoman Empire limit women’s rights? D 200

Women were excluded from public life. D 200

What caused the split between the Shia and Sunni sects of Islam? D 300

They argued over who the rightful ruler was after Muhammad’s death. Shias believed that Ali, not Abu Bakr should have been caliph because he was a descendent of Muhammad. D 300

Why was it controversial when Esma’il made the Safavid Empire Shia? D 400

Many people in the empire were Sunni. D 400

Where were the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires located? D 500

Ottoman Empire – located in the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Safavid Empire – Located in Persia. Mughal Empire – India. D 500

What is the Taj Mahal? E 100

The Taj Mahal is a beautiful tomb built by Shah Jahan for his wife. E 100

What is a minaret? E 200

A narrow tower form which Muslims are called to prayer. E 200

Who was Omar Khayyám and what is he known for? E 300

Omar Kayyám was a Persian mathematician astronomer, and poet. He was famous for his four line poems called quatrains. E 300

What is Ar-Razi known for? E 400

He discovered how to diagnose and treat smallpox. E 400

What was the significance of the Astrolabe and Dhow? E 500

Astrolabe – tool that Muslim scholars improved to better calculate location, direction and time of day. Dhow – a sailboat with one or more sails. E 500

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Muslims believe that only Allah can create humans and animals or their images; name two wasys Muslim artists created art without showing humans or animals? Click on screen to continue

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