Beliefs & Practices
What is the holy book of Islam?
the Quran
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
What city is the birthplace of Islam?
Mecca
What sea helped the Muslim empire conquer parts of Europe?
Mediterranean Sea
Name one religion that shares roots with Islam.
Judaism or Christianity
What does monotheism mean?
Belief in one God
Gabriel
Where did Muhammad flee to in the Hijrah?
Medina
Where do Muslims worship?
Mosques
Ramadan
Who is considered the father, or founder, of monotheistic religions? (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam)
Abraham
What region did the Arab-Muslim empire control at the time of Muhammad's death in 632 CE?
The Arabian Peninsula
What European country did Muslims control for 800 years?
Spain
What do Muslims, Christians, and Jews all believe in?
One God or the same God
What is the term for the pilgrimage to Mecca?
Hajj
Name one city the capital of the Arab-Islamic empire moved to.
Damascus, Syria or Baghdad, Iraq
What art form is important/popular in Islam?
Calligraphy
What is the Islamic declaration of faith called?
Shahadah
Why is it forbidden to depict Muhammad or God in art?
To avoid idolatry (the worshipping of images instead of God)
Who was the first caliph after Muhammad?
Abu Bakr
Why did the location of Baghdad help it become a major hub for trade and learning?
It's located along the Tigris River
Why did Islam spread so quickly after the death of Muhammad?
Trade
Military conquests
Education
Good laws
Religion (Appeal of Islamic beliefs)
What is the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
Belief over who should lead the faith (from Muhammad's bloodline or not)