Islamic Beliefs
Progressive and Reactionary Islam
Israel
Islam Spreads
Random
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What is the name of the Islamic holy book?
The Quran
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What significant fact did Bhutto identify when regarding Muhammad's wife, Khadija? In other words, what was her role in society?
She owned her business and was independent
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Before the nation of Israel was formed, what was the name of the country?
Palestine
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Of the two main branches of Islam, which do most Muslims belong to?
Sunni
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What did Muhammad do for a living?
He was a merchant
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A code of laws or legal system based on the Quran
The Sharia Law
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An organization that wants to create an Islamic State in Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood
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What group of people were aboard the Exodus?
Jews A group of 4,500 displaced Jews
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The majority of Muslims belong to which Islamic group?
Sunni
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True or False Jesus was both a political and religious leader
False, but Muhammad was seen as both
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What is the name of the ruler of the Muslim empire (Muhammad's successor)?
Caliph
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True or False Militant groups, like al Quaeda, want to restore the caliphate (create an Islamic State)
True
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What was the goal of the people aboard the Exodus?
They wanted to sneak into Palestine
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Which Muslim group believes that the caliph should be a descendant of Muhammad because they are given divine powers?
Shiites
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Which would want an open society? Progressive, liberal Islam or reactionary, conservative Islam?
Progressive - they are more open to changing as society changes
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A war in defense of Muslim people and lands
Jihad
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True or False A reactionary Islamists want a secular state.
False. Secular means separating religion and government. A reactionary Islamist would want to the government to be modeled after the Quran and use Sharia Law
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What was the most important result of the voyage of the Exodus?
It gained world attention and brought world sympathy to Jewish people and many people realized that they Jewish people needed a homeland
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What is the Kabaa?
A religious shrine in the city of Mecca where many idols were housed. Now Muslims make pilgrimages to the Kabaa in Mecca
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Name two pieces of evidence that support the idea that Islam is a violent religion
Reactionary Islam: would use the Sharia Law (harsh punishments), would limit freedom (like education) and Western ideas, extreme groups like Boko Haram and al Qaeda use violence to try and organize an Islamic state
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Name the five pillars of Islam
Declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage to Mecca
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Why are groups like al Quaeda upset with the U.S. (imperialists)?
They believe the U.S. wants to destroy Muslim lands and the religion of Islam
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True or False Wadad Saba felt that the creation of Israel was smooth transition for her people.
False As a Palestinian she felt like her homeland was stolen from her.
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What is the hegira?
When Muhammad and his followers moved from Mecca to Medina for safety. It marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar
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Name two pieces of evidence that support the idea that Islam is a progressive religion
progressive Islam - According to Bhutto, the Quran teaches that: Men and women have equal job opportunity, they each have the right to earn money, the land was intended for all people to enjoy, there are strong female Muslim leaders in the Quran, Islam is not against female leaders but men
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