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What is the geography of Arabia like?
Hot and dry mountains
What important ancient trading route went through Arabia?
The Silk Road
According to Sunni Muslims, who should be the leaders of Islam?
Any wise and righteous Muslim
What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?
To make Spain entirely Christian
What is a nomad?
Someone who moves from place to place, has no permanent home
How did the founding of Islam change Arab society?
It brought all the people under one leader and inspired them to conquer more land
What are Dhimmi?
Non-Muslims living under Muslim rule. They had to pay a special tax but did not have to join the army
What does Abrahamic mean?
Following the tradition of Avraham Avinu, ie. monotheism
Why did ancient Arabs wear heavy layers of clothes?
To protect them from sunburn
What is Islam's attitude towards conversion?
They encourage conversion, but typically don't force it on others
Why were people of different religions able to get along under Muslim rule?
Because Muslims were largely tolerant and did not force everyone to convert to Islam
What are the Jews who were exiled from Spain called today?
Sephardim
What are modern Arab nomads called?
What does monotheistic mean?
Belief in one god
What is an important feature of Muslim religious art?
No humans are depicted
What happened during the Reconquista?
Christians reconquered the land of Spain from the Muslims
Why are camels incredibly important in Arabia?
They can survive for long periods without water
According to Shia Muslims, who should be the leaders of Islam?
Family members of Muhammad
What is Ms. Radensky's favorite feature of Muslim architecture?
Funky arches
Which famous Jewish figure lived in Muslim Spain?
Rambam