Arabia & Geography
What continent is the Arabian Peninsula located on?
Asia
In which city was Muhammad born?
Mecca
How many times a day are Muslims expected to pray?
5 times
Who became the first caliph after Muhammad's death?
Abu Bakr
Which Islamic empire built the Taj Mahal?
The Mughal Empire
What is an oasis, and why was it important?
A wet, fertile area in the desert that provided water and served as a stop on trade routes.
What is the name of Islam's holy book?
The Qur'an
Which of the Five Pillars involves giving money to help people in need?
Charity
What were the two major ways Islam spread beyond Arabia?
Military conquest (Armies) and trade.
Which empire conquered Constantinople in 1453?
The Ottoman Empire
What is the main difference between nomads and settled people?
Nomads moved from place to place, while settled people lived in one location.
What does it mean when a religion is monotheistic?
Believing in only one God.
What is the difference between the Qur'an and the Sunnah?
The Qur'an is Islam's holy book, while the Sunnah is the example of Muhammad's words and actions.
Which two weakened empires were defeated by early Muslim armies?
The Persian and Byzantine Empires.
Which empire was centered in Persia and made Shia Islam its official religion?
The Safavid Empire
How did camels help people survive and trade in Arabia?
Camels carried goods across the desert and provided milk, meat, and other useful products.
Why did wealthy merchants in Mecca not like Muhammad's teachings at first?
They disliked his teachings about equality and helping the poor, and some feared losing money from pilgrimages.
What is Shariah, and which two sources form its foundation?
Islamic law, based on the Qur'an and Sunnah.
How did Muslim merchants help spread Islam to Southeast Asia?
They traveled along trade routes, shared their beliefs, and built relationships with local communities.
How did Emperor Akbar encourage religious tolerance in the Mughal Empire?
He allowed different religions to be practiced, removed a tax on non-Muslims, and included people of different religions in government.
Why did many Arabian towns develop near oases and trade routes?
They provided water, opportunities for farming, and places for merchants to trade.
What was the hegira, and why was it important?
Muhammad and his followers moved from Mecca to Medina in 622. This marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
What are all Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and Hajj
Which one was more effective of spreading Islam armies or trade? Why?
Miss Kennedy will decide if it is correct
What was a major religious difference between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?
The Ottoman rulers followed Sunni Islam, while the Safavid rulers followed Shia Islam.