Foundations of Islam
Which faith do Muslim people follow?
Islam
Name one of the parts of the Five Pillars of Islam?
A. Prayer B. Giving C. Faith D. Fasting
E. Pilgrimage
Which area is associated with Al-Khwarizmi’s work?
Mathematics
Ash-Sharif al-Idrisi’s The Pleasure Excursion of One Who Is Eager to Traverse the Regions of the World shows what about Muslims?
They were interested in the world beyond their land.
Beautiful handwriting often used to decorate Quranic passages.
Calligraphy
Who founded Islam?
Muhammed
How did the Arabic language help Arab tribes?
It helped tribes form a cultural bond.
Who discovered that light travels in a straight line?
Ibn al-Haytham
The Arabic language helped unite Arab tribes through shared ________.
Culture and communication
A group of traders traveling together across the desert.
Caravan
Mohammed recorded the teachings of Allah in the ________.
Quran
Put these in order:
1. Islam spreads
2. Mohammad receives first revelation
3. Mohammad and followers migrate to Medina
4. Mohammad is born in Mecca
Answer: 4 → 2 → 3 → 1
Who wrote about the everlasting nature of the world?
Al-Kindi
What two Islamic texts record the word and teachings of God?
The Quran and the Sunnah
A change in beliefs or religion.
Conversion
Mohammed established and recorded Islamic practices, traditions, and customs in the ________.
Sunnah
Name 2 reasons Islam spread so quickly after Mohammed’s death?
Muslims waged war to expand territory.
Many conquered people converted to Islam to avoid taxes.
Who discovered that blood brings oxygen from the heart to the lungs?
Ibn al-Nafis
Which of these is a holy book of Islam?
The Quran
A journey to a sacred place as a religious duty.
Pilgrimage
Muslim people follow only one god, Allah. This is an example of ________.
Monotheism
What do Muslims call their journey to Mecca, one of the Five Pillars?
Pilgrimage
What do these contributions show about Muslim culture?
They valued knowledge, learning, and scientific discovery.
Why is Arabic considered a unifying force in Islam?
Because Muslims use it for prayer, scripture, and communication across regions.
The belief in one god.
Monotheism