Muslim Beliefs
This is the holy book of Muslims
The Quran
Muhammad not only was a great political leader, but founded this religion.
Islam
Muslims had opportunities to teach Islam other than conquering. These are the two ways that they did this.
Preaching and trading
Arabs were successful in spreading their empire not just because they were great fighters but also this.
Let conquered people practice their own religion
Arabic Muslims invented this kind of math. You're probably learning it right now.
Algebra
Belief, Prayer, Charity, Fasting and Pilgrimage are known as:
The Five Pillars
Muhammad grew up as an orphan who grew up in this important trade city.
Mecca
Expansion continued under this dynasty of caliphs
Umayyad
Although Islamic Empires got larger, it eventually split into these two different religious groups
Sunnis and Shiites
Muslims are known for writing such as the Quran but are also know for writing this, which inspired Aladdin.
Arabian Nights
This city is not only an important trade city, but the home of the Kaaba
Mecca
Muhammad preached that the rich should do this
Share their goods with the poor
When Muslims conquered new land, they did not convert their new subjects, but made people who did not practice the religion pay this
A special tax
The Umayyads lost power in 750 AD and then this group came to power.
The Abbasids
Muslims scientists have invented chemistry and discovered how these spread.
Diseases
Muhammad being visited by this is considered the beginning of Islam
Angel
Because he preached Islam, Muhammad made enemies with these two types of people
Rich merchants and religious leaders
The religion did not end after Muhammad died. Rather, these successors to the Muhammad continued the spread of the empire.
Caliphs
A name for a Muslim ruler
Caliphate
Muslim buildings are known for beautiful features such as domes and these towers.
Minarets.
Muslims have split into these two different groups that have different religious practices and customs.
Because he preached Islam, Muhammad and his followers were kicked out of Mecca and went on this journey to Yathrib.
The Hijra
The Umayyad Caliphs spread the religion to North Africa, the Mediteranean, Afghanistan, India and this other area to the East
Persia
Another group of Muslims not fit in with the Sunni or Shiite
The Sufis
Islam has such a major influence as one of the largest religions today. It has approximately this many followers today.
Approximately 1.5 Billion followers