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where did Islam start?
south west Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, Modern Day Saudi Arabia
who was Zacharias?
A man mentioned in the Qur'am that helped to raise Mary
Before Muhammad what was the type of religion most Arabs practiced?
Polytheism
What was the name of the Angel that spoke to Muhammad in the cave?
Gabriel, Jabrieel
What tribe Arab tribe did Muhammad belong to?
The Quraysh
What important city did Muhammad go back to when he left Medina?
Mecca
What language did Muhammad speak?
Arabic
Name at least 2 of the prominent monotheistic religions during this time period
Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam
What is salat?
Islamic Prayer - one of the pillars of Islam
What prominent empire was to the West of the Arabian peninsula?
where did Muhammad go when he was driven out of Mecca?
Medina (Yathrib)
What is the major holy book of the Muslims called?
The Quar'an
What was the prominent empire to the East of the Arabian Peninsula?
The Persian Empire (Sassanian Empire)
What is the name of the Persian empire's religion?
Zoroastrianism
What is the Holy book of Judaism Called
The Torah