Origins of Islam
Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by...
a common language.
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they ____________
Have holy writings given by God
How did Muslims contribute to European knowledge of Plato and Aristotle?
They preserved and translated Greek texts
What was the overall purpose of the Christians in the Crusades?
to gain control of Palestine
What is the event when a winged horse-like creature took Muhammad to Jerusalem?
The Night Journey
What geographic feature made Mecca a wealthy city?
Location on trade routes
Islam Judaism and Christianity have much in common including
the same people in their sacred texts
Cairo, Egypt became known for its
outstanding university
Why is Jerusaelm holy to Muslims?
Muhammad rose to heaven there.
The rich should share their wealth.
Who told Muhammad to teach monotheism?
the angel Gabriel
For Muslims, praying five times a day is an act that emphasizes
discipline
Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for
navigation
Unlike the first 3 Crusades, later Crusades were movements of
Poor and children
What question separated the two branches of Islam?
Must a caliph be descended from Muhammad?
The word "Muslim" means
surrender to God
The third pillar of Islam is zakat, which means "purification." Muslims observe this pillar by
sharing their wealth
Ibn Sina is an important example of a Muslim medical contributor to world civilization. Why has he been called "the prince of physicians?"
he wrote a widely used textbook
Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain used the Inquisition against Muslims and Jews who had become Christian. What did the Inquisition accuse them of doing?
practicing their old religion.
After the first four caliphs, what changed in the Muslim empire?
Islam split in two.
Where is the words of God spoken to Gabriel recorded?
the Qur'an
How is daily life different for Muslims during Ramadan?
They do not eat during the day.
Chess was probably invented in India. Muslims learned the game and improved it. Which word best describes this process?
Adaptation
What was the effect of the Crusades on the Jews?
They were persecuted throughout Europe.
What is the traditional goal of jihad?
to overcome challenges