Key Beliefs of Islam
What is the key belief in the practice of Monotheism in Islam?
The belief in one God
Name ONE of the three ways Islam spread around the world, as mentioned in the review sheet.
trade, war and the assistance of the Caliphs.
When did the Islamic Golden Age start?
With the rise of Islam and the establishment of the first Islamic state in 622.
The main goal of the Crusades was to claim this city, important to both Muslim and Christian faiths.
Jerusalem
Muslims fast during this month, and it also involves giving to the poor.
Ramadan
Name three qualities that Arabs valued
Generosity, bravery, and hospitality
Name the four Caliphs we learned about
1. Abu Bakr
2. Umar
3. Uthaman
4. Ali
Name two civilizations whose scientific knowledge the Arabs assimilated during the Islamic Golden Age.
Greek and Roman civilizations.
Wealthy people donate into hospital systems because they believed everyone deserved this.
Great healthcare
This Caliph defeated a tribal revolt and made the Arabian Peninsula Muslim.
Abu Bakr
How did Muhammad contribute to the development of Islam into a major religion in the region?
He created key ideas and principles that became the foundation of the religion. Muhammad helped Islam develop into a major religion in the region.
Identify one of the challenges faced by Islamic leaders as their civilization grew.
Civil unrest and the rise of new dynasties.
Name 3 fields scientists advanced during the Islamic Golden Age
Algebra, calculus, geometry, chemistry, biology, medicine, and astronomy.
Loans in Islamic civilization should not have these, as it is considered unfair.
Interest rates
The controversial appointment of Ali led to years of civil war. Who eventually took his place?
Muawiyah
What did the angel instruct Muhammad to preach to the people?
Equality and discipline.
What was the main goal of the Crusades for both Muslims and Christians?
To claim Jerusalem, a city important to both faiths.
What were three forms of art that flourished during the Islamic Golden Age?
Ceramics, metalwork, textiles, illuminated manuscripts, woodwork, and calligraphy.
This belief in Islamic civilization states that no business ventures should negatively impact this.
The environment
Muslims pray this many times a day.
five times a day
List three of the Five Pillars of Islam.
1) Belief in One God 2) Giving to the poor 3) Prayer 4) Fasting 5) Pilgrimage to Mecca
Mention two regions captured by the Caliph Umar through battle.
Palestine and Syria.
How did trade positively impact the Islamic Golden Age, and what were some items traded?
Trade spread Islam and goods like silk, food, cloth, farm animals, spices, iron, carpet, makeup, perfume, steel, and ivory.
The Quran dictates many rules and rituals for day-to-day life. Provide an example mentioned in the review sheet.
not consuming pork or cleansing before prayer
What was the name of the angel that appeared before Muhammad?
Gabriel