Beliefs
What is the Holy book of Islam?
Quran
What was Muhammad's profession before becoming a prophet?
A merchant and caravan leader
What is the name of the religion Muhammad introduced to Arabia
Islam
Why did caravans travel in groups?
For protection against bedouin raids
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
What is the Arabic word for God?
Allah
What happened to Muhammad when he was 6?
He was orphaned (his mother died)
What did Muhammad preach about wealth?
The rich should give to the poor
What was Mecca's role in Arabian trade?
It was a crossroads for merchants. A place that had many resources from diverse travellers
Who is widely known as the "King of Pop"
Michael Jackson
What does the word "Islam" mean?
Where did Muhammad receive his first revelation?
Cave of Hira
What did Muhammad tell people about multiple gods?
That there was only one God, Allah
What are people who herded animals and lived in tents in Arabia called?
Nomads
What is the only country that is a continent?
Australia
Name three prophets that Islam shares with Christianity and Judaism?
Jesus, Adam, Abraham, Moses
What is the term for Muhammad and his followers journey from Mecca to Medina?
Hijrah
What did the wealthy people think of Muhammad and what did the poor think of Muhammad?
Wealthy did not support Muhammad and opposed his views. The poor gave their support of Muhammad.
What did early Arabs form to survive the harsh desert weather? What were their leaders called?
Tribes.
Sheiks
What was the first state to join the US after the original 13 colonies?
Vermont
What are the 5 pillars of Islam? (English words)
Belief, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage
What city did Muhammad's people move to in 622?
Medina
Why did Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca in 622?
It was not safe, and the wealthy were planning on assassinating Muhammad.
Why were oases an important place for trade? What is something like them today?
Many people from different areas had different resources and rested there. It is like a present-day gas station.
If two's a company, and three's a crowd, what are four and five?
Nine
What is the name of the additional Islamic law code based on Muhammad's life?
Shariah
What was the first building used for Muslim prayer? What were two other things that it was used for?
Muhammad's house (first mosque)
School, homeless shelter, court of law
What did the people of Medina do after Muhammad arrived?
Accepted him as their religious and political leader
What major problem existed in Mecca's society before
Muhammad started preaching?
The wealthy ignored the needs of the poor
What is the only planet that rotated on its side?
Uranus