Vocab
The Arabic word for God
Allah
the Qu'ran
Which date came earlier: 500 BCE or 200 BCE?
500 BCE
Early Muslim armies were known for being... (2 words!)
devoted and organized
A person who moves from place to place without a permanent home
A religious belief system that has only one god
Monotheism
Islamic house of worship
A Mosque
The year 610 CE falls in which century?
The 7th century CE
Conquered Jews and Christians were allowed to practice their faith due to this
religious toleration
Arab nomads known for being skilled warriors
Bedoins
The angel who delivered messages from God to Muhammad
Gabriel
The most important shrine in Islam, located in Mecca
The Kaaba
These two empires began to weaken, making Islamic expansion easier.
Persian (Sasanian) and Byzantine Empire
One reason for Islam’s early expansion was its location along important __________ routes.
People who are from Arabia. Not all of them are Muslim.
Arabs
The words and actions of Muhammad that guide Muslims and may help them interpret difficult parts of the Qu'ran
The Sunnah
This city is where Muhammad and his followers migrated to during the Hijrah.
Medina
In 610, Muhammad became this after receiving revelations.
a prophet
Name three reasons for Islam’s early success in expansion
Strong armies, weak neighboring empires, and religious toleration
A person believed to be chosen by God to bring a message to the people
A prophet
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all ______ of the _________
Religions of the book
A message, usually one believed to come from God.
Revelation
In 622, Muhammad and his followers left Mecca for this event.
The Hijrah
True or false: the rise of Islam did not change Arab women's status.
False. Although women had less rights than men, it generally improved conditions for them.