Geography
Describe an Oasis.
Wet and fertile area in the desert
It was intriguing and new
Term for Islamic leader after the death of Muhamad?
Caliph
The holy shrine which was rededicated to Allah by Muhammad
Kaaba
What is the name of the Holy Book of Islam?
The Quran
A group of traders that travel together for mutual protection and trade
Caravan
What did converting to Islam mean for children?
All children would be educated
How did conquest help the spread of Islam?
Conquered people were converted to Islam
According to the 5 Pillars of Islam, in which direction should you face while praying?
Mecca
Which field of mathematics was developed by the Muslims?
Algebra
Describe the climate of the Arabia
dry and arid
How trade helped the spread of Islam?
There was lots of movement throughout the Arabian peninsula
Give 1 detail about about conquered non-Muslims except
Conquest greatly helped spread of Islam
Many people conquered by Arabs converted to Islam
They were allow to practice their own religion if they were Christians or Jews
The Pillar of Islam which describes charity, asks Muslims to donate?
2.5% of income
There are 5 themes of Geography. Name 2
location, place, human environment interaction, movement, regions
In terms of importance for Arabian nomads, what concern is the most important first?
getting food and water for animals
Why were Muhammad’s teachings not popular among the powerful merchants living in Mecca?
Many merchants rejected the teachings of Muhammad because they did not want to lose money.
Who was as the first ruler after Muhammad?
Abu Bakr
The first pillar of Islam asks followers to do what?
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey to a sacred place
Why is Arabia considered to "crossroads"?
civilization in-between major trade routes
What common idea did Islam promoted that helped spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula? (one word)
Equality
Name 1 empire which formed in and around Arabia after the death of Muhamad?
Ottoman
Safavid
Mughal
The fourth Pillar asks followers to fast during the month of Ramadan. What is the name of that pillar? (in Arabic)
Sawn
What were the two common ways of life in Arabian peninsula?
Nomadic
Sedentary