What's the difference between Sunni and Shia? Sunni - thought caliphs should be elected (wanted Abu Baker to be Cailph) Shia- thought that caliphs must be Muhammad's descendant (want Ali to be caliph)
What new invention allowed the Ottoman's to conquer Constantinople? Cannons
Name of the Muslims controlling Spain. The Moors
Know the names of the dynasties of Islam. Umayyad Dynasty Abbasid Dynasty Moors Dynasty
Which three empires did the Islamic Empire break into? Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire, Mughal Empires
Know the names of the important leaders of the empires of Islam. Babur, Akbar, and Esma'il
What event started the Islamic Calendar? Muhammad leaving Mecca for Medina
What are the ways people lived in Arabia? As Nomads or in townspeople/traders
What is the negative geography of Arabia and how do people survive with it? Arabia is a desert, and people survive by oasis and trade routes
What is the Arabic word for God? Allah
List the 5 Pillars of Islam. Statement of faith - 'There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet.' Daily Prayer - Pray 5 times a day toward the Kaaba in Mecca Charity - must pay a portion of wealth to a religious official yearly Fasting - Go without food and drink between sunrise and sunset during the month of Ramadan Hajj - At least one pilgrimage to Mecca in a lifetime
Know the Islamic Achievements More accurate maps of the world Foundation of modern algebra Arabic-Indian numerals First pharmacy school Treated smallpox
What was the importance of minarets? Narrow towers where Muslims are called to prayer
Explain Muslim art. Art doesnt have animals and creatures cause only god can create them.
To most Muslims what does Jihad represent? 'To make an effort or to struggle' or holy war
Know the events in the life of Muhammad. 570 AD - Muhammad is born 610 AD - The angel Gabriel appears to Muhammad and tells him to spread the word of God 613 AD - Muhammad begins spreading his message 622 AD - Muhammad leaves Mecca for Medina (beginning of Islamic calendar) 632 AD - Muhammad dies. Islam continues to spread, reaching across Southwest Asia and Northern Africa
What is the Islamic belief of Jesus? Jesus was believed to be a prophet, but not the son of God.
Islam is closely related to which other religions? Christianity and Judaism
Explain Shariah Law. Scale: Required, Accepted, Disapproved, Forbidden No distinction between religion and daily life
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